Reddit is set to announce on Tuesday its first quarterly earnings report since it started trading publicly, offering more insight into the platform's monetization efforts.  ( 19 min )

Live Nation shares surged as sales soared to a record high with stars like Taylor Swift driving rising demand for concert tickets.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 jumped 1.3% on Friday, May 3, 2024, as the latest jobs report showed a cooling labor market, revitalizing hopes for a near-term interest rate cut.  ( 18 min )

Disney is set to report earnings on Tuesday before the opening bell, with investors likely to be watching for streaming subscriber growth as the company works toward profitability in its streaming business.  ( 18 min )

The auditing firm for Donald Trump’s Trump Media and other companies, BF Borgers, and its owner Benjamin Borgers, were fined and banned for life by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for what it called "massive fraud."  ( 18 min )

Apple Inc.’s $110 billion stock buyback announcement is the largest stock buyback program in recent history, beating its own record set in 2018.  ( 16 min )

Analysts highlighted near-term growth catalysts after Apple reported stronger-than-expected earnings that sent its stock higher.  ( 19 min )

Fortinet shares tumbled as the cybersecurity firm’s billings and product revenue declined, outweighing higher-than-forecast total results for the first quarter.  ( 17 min )

U.S. employers added fewer jobs than forecast in April, breaking a three-month-long streak of hotter-than-expected jobs data. The news gave markets a boost, and could be exactly what the Federal Reserve is looking for.  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Friday, May 3, 2024 after the Labor Department reported fewer-than-anticipated jobs were created in April, raising hopes the Fed will cut interest rates.  ( 17 min )

ExxonMobil said it completed its deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources valued at nearly $60 billion after U.S. regulators set conditions.  ( 17 min )

Hershey posted better-than-expected results for the first quarter on higher prices and demand for sweets in its North American market.  ( 17 min )

Shares of Expedia Group, which operates its namesake travel booking site along with Vrbo, Travelocity, and Hotwire, tumbled Friday after the company lowered its guidance.  ( 18 min )

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Cloudflare shares tumbled in premarket trading Friday after the company posted a soft current-quarter sales outlook that overshadowed first-quarter results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 18 min )

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Apple CEO Tim Cook talked about opportunities related to artificial intelligence, Apple's upcoming product announcement, growth in its Services segment, and addressed China sales concerns during the iPhone maker's earnings call after its fiscal second-quarter earnings beat analysts' estimates.  ( 18 min )

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Surprisingly upbeat Apple earnings were boosting spirits in the wait for the monthly jobs report.  ( 85 min )

Pierre Omidyar, who founded eBay in 1995, has taken the top spot away from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who is now California-based.  ( 33 min )

Shares of this hydrogen and fuel cell stock are charging higher as the weekend approaches.  ( 69 min )

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At his final Berkshire Hathaway Inc. meeting in 2023, months before his 100th birthday, Charlie Munger surprised investors with a story about a brilliant investment he made over 60 years ago alongside a golfing buddy. The story traces back to 1962 when Munger, then a real estate lawyer, struck an unlikely partnership with Al Marshall, an unemployed golfer with a keen eye for investments. Their encounter on the green led to a pivotal decision: pooling their resources to invest $1,000 each in oil  ( 63 min )

Many Americans wonder how much money to withdraw from their retirement savings each year, and financial expert Suze Orman believes that the 4% retirement rule is no longer the answer. Orman, known for her blunt and hard-hitting financial advice, discussed why so many Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and her opinion on retirement savings during an interview with SecureSave Co-Founder Devin Miller for Moneywise Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retireme  ( 71 min )

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President Joe Biden followed through on Friday on his vow to veto a Republican-backed measure that would have repealed a U.S. labor board rule treating companies as the employers of many of their contract and franchise workers and requiring them to bargain with those workers' unions. The proposal to repeal the National Labor Relations Board rule passed Congress narrowly and it is unlikely Republicans can muster the two-thirds majority to override the veto by Biden, a Democrat. In a memo to lawmakers, Biden said the board's rule would ensure that employers cannot evade their legal obligations by controlling workers indirectly through contractors.  ( 70 min )

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The audit firm used by Donald Trump’s social media company has been shut down by US regulators after being accused of running a “sham audit mill”.  ( 69 min )

Vladimir Putin is throwing everything he has got at ramping up Russia’s war machine.  ( 71 min )

The company's growth projections don't match up to Wall Street's sky-high expectations.  ( 69 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The Securities and Exchange Commission accused the auditor of Donald Trump’s social-media company of a “massive fraud” affecting more than 1,500 filings.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineApple Rallies on Upbeat Forecast, Record-Setting BuybackTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesTrump Auditions VP Picks Before Wealthy Donors in Palm BeachBF Borger  ( 69 min )

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Apple shares popped after it reported better-than-expected Q2 earnings and boosted its dividend and share repurchase plans.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cloudflare Inc. reported second-quarter revenue projections that fell short of analysts’ expectations, sending shares plunging in premarket trading Friday.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineApple Rallies on Upbeat Forecast, Record-Setting BuybackTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesTrump Auditions VP Picks Before Wealthy Donors in Palm BeachThe San  ( 70 min )

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The busiest two weeks of first quarter earnings season are over. Here are the most significant reports.  ( 71 min )

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The tax agency announced goals Thursday in an effort to show what it’s doing to maximize the billions of dollars provided by the Inflation Reduction Act.  ( 71 min )

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“The biggest surprise when we got married was that my husband’s family saw me as a paycheck, even though they are all educated.”  ( 73 min )

ETFs can be a great way to boost your passive income stream while also achieving diversification.  ( 72 min )

Surprisingly upbeat Apple earnings were boosting spirits in the wait for the monthly jobs report.  ( 36 min )

Surprisingly upbeat Apple earnings were boosting spirits in the wait for the monthly jobs report.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve’s slowed path toward cutting interest rates offers an extended chance to lock in attractive yields for longer and investors should “right-size” their allocation to bonds over stocks, according to Vanguard Group Inc. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineApple Rallies on Upbeat Forecast, Record-Setting BuybackTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Mill  ( 70 min )

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Criminals allegedly laundered millions of dollars of fentanyl proceeds through TD branches in New York and New Jersey, according to the Wall Street Journal.  ( 70 min )

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Surprisingly upbeat Apple earnings were boosting spirits in the wait for the monthly jobs report.  ( 72 min )

Elon Musk's carmaker Tesla has sued an Indian battery maker for infringing its trademark by using the brand name "Tesla Power" to promote its products, seeking damages and a permanent injunction against the company from a New Delhi judge. Tesla in a hearing at the Delhi High Court this week said the Indian company had continued advertising its products with the "Tesla Power" brand despite a cease-and-desist notice sent in April 2022, according to details of the proceedings posted on the court website on Friday. During the hearing, the Indian company, Tesla Power India Pvt Ltd, argued its main business is to make "lead acid batteries" and it has no intention of making electric vehicles.  ( 33 min )

The company, which is known for its three brands Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo, projected full-year revenue growth in the mid-to-high-single digit percentage range late on Thursday, down from a prior forecast of double-digit growth. The company had migrated its Vrbo brand to the Expedia platform along with the rollout of its consolidated loyalty program covering all three brands, in a bid to allow customers to book across nameplates under one platform. While Expedia hoped for a profit boost from the re-platforming of Vrbo, it said the brand was seeing a slower rebound, which weighed on overall bookings.  ( 69 min )

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These billionaires are favoring shares of potential AI winners.  ( 71 min )

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The fintech offered a mixed outlook following its first-quarter earnings announcement.  ( 70 min )

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Apple jumped 5.8%, outpacing other megacap stocks in premarket trading after the iPhone maker unveiled a record $110 billion share buyback program and beat modest expectations for quarterly results and forecast. Amgen climbed 13.5% as the biotechnology firm said it was very encouraged after completing an interim analysis of its mid-stage study of experimental weight-loss drug MariTide and as it reported first-quarter earnings. Sentiment also remained upbeat as investors weighed the U.S. Federal Reserve's more dovish-than-expected interest rate guidance in its latest policy meeting, causing U.S. stocks to rally on Thursday.  ( 70 min )

The start-up of LNG Canada, the country's first such export terminal, is likely to strain its natural gas supplies for multiple years and force producers to reduce exports to the U.S., where demand for the fuel is record high, companies said. Shell-led LNG Canada has begun testing its C$40-billion British Columbia terminal ahead of commercial operations starting in mid-2025. The terminal will process up to 2 billion cubic feet per day (bcfd), representing 11% of current Canadian gas output.  ( 71 min )

Amgen, which is conducting mid-stage studies of its injectable drug MariTide, said that it was "confident in MariTide's differentiated profile and believe it will address important unmet medical needs." The company expects to have data from the Phase 2 trial late this year and said it is planning "for a comprehensive Phase 3 program across multiple indications," including diabetes. "Never Mind the Quarter – How ‘Bout That MariTide Update?," Piper Sandler analyst Christopher Raymond wrote in a research note, calling the quarter "sort of ho hum."  ( 69 min )

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Super Micro Computer sales are soaring, but investors wanted to see more from the artificial intelligence enabler after its latest earnings release.  ( 69 min )

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Several wealthy hedge fund managers sold shares of Nvidia during the fourth quarter, while purchasing shares of red-hot Palantir and Amazon.  ( 72 min )

Two sensational, time-tested businesses account for more than half of the invested assets the Oracle of Omaha oversees at Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 72 min )

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) and Apollo Global Management have made a $26 billion cash offer for Paramount Global, the Wall Street Journal reported. The two companies submitted the non-binding offer letter on Wednesday, signed by Sony Pictures Chief Executive Tony Vinciquerra and Apollo partner Aaron Sobel, said the WSJ, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters reported earlier in April that Sony's SPE and Apollo were in talks to make a joint bid for Paramount.  ( 69 min )

AMD stock fell after disappointing stock market investors.  ( 68 min )

The 30-component Dow Jones Industrial Average is housing three phenomenal deals that are hiding in plain sight.  ( 72 min )

The AI pioneer is poised to report earnings on Monday. Is the stock headed higher?  ( 72 min )

Years of experience and an ever-expanding market opportunity could propel customer relationship management (CRM) specialist HubSpot to new heights.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equities in Asia climbed along with futures contracts for US and European stocks amid a rally in technology shares. The yen surged ahead of US jobs data due later Friday.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaIn Jamie Dimon's America, the Stock Market Has A  ( 71 min )

Investing in growth stocks can be an excellent strategy to boost your long-term wealth.  ( 69 min )

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Tesla and its robotaxi ambitions lead the show.  ( 45 min )

In this piece, I evaluated two of the Magnificent Seven stocks, Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), using TipRanks’ Comparison Tool below to see which is better. A closer look suggests a bullish view for Amazon and a neutral view for Meta. Of course, neither company needs an introduction, but Amazon is an e-commerce and cloud-computing giant, while Meta Platforms owns and operates several social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and others. Shares of Amazon ar  ( 72 min )

Ov-bedrijf Hermes richt zich op studenten om het tekort aan buschauffeurs aan te pakken. Een wervingsactie in de regio Eindhoven heeft al zestig studentchauffeurs opgeleverd.  ( 1 min )

De prijs van een vat ruwe olie is de afgelopen week gedaald naar het laagste punt sinds half maart. De benzineprijzen zijn nog niet mee gedaald, maar daar zou binnenkort verandering in kunnen komen.  ( 1 min )

De maandenlange daling van de prijzen van basisvoedsel als graan en vlees heeft in de afgelopen maand niet doorgezet. Dit komt onder meer door de stijgende wereldwijde vraag, blijkt uit cijfers van VN-voedselorganisatie FAO.  ( 1 min )

Een Oekraïner is in de Verenigde Staten veroordeeld tot een celstraf van dertien jaar en zeven maanden. De man is schuldig bevonden aan het uitvoeren van cyberaanvallen met gijzelsoftware via softwaremaker Kaseya.  ( 1 min )

De maandenlange daling van de prijzen van basisvoedsel als zuivel en vlees heeft in de afgelopen maand niet doorgezet. Dit komt onder meer door de stijgende wereldwijde vraag, blijkt uit cijfers van VN-voedselorganisatie FAO.  ( 1 min )

Apple biedt Nederlandse gebruikers van zijn navigatieapp Kaarten vanaf nu eindelijk de mogelijkheid om fietsroutes uit te stippelen. Google Maps heeft die functie al twaalf jaar.  ( 1 min )

Een Oekraïner is in de Verenigde Staten veroordeeld tot een celstraf van dertien jaar en zeven maanden. De man is schuldig bevonden aan het uitvoeren van cyberaanvallen met gijzelsoftware via softwaremaker Kaseya.  ( 1 min )

In het eerste kwartaal van dit jaar zijn wereldwijd ruim 10 procent minder iPhones over de toonbank gegaan. Het enige waar Apple meer aan verdiende, waren diensten zoals de App Store en Apple Music. Maar ook dat staat onder druk.  ( 1 min )

Booking Holdings is in de eerste maanden van het jaar harder gegroeid dan het reisbedrijf zelf had verwacht. Het moederbedrijf van het in Amsterdam gevestigde Booking.com profiteerde van een toename van het aantal boekingen.  ( 1 min )

Gazprom heeft vorig jaar voor het eerst sinds 1999 een verlies geleden. Na de grootschalige inval van Rusland in Oekraïne verkocht het Russische staatsgasbedrijf steeds minder gas aan Europa, waarmee een winstgevende exportmarkt is weggevallen.  ( 1 min )

Schoenmakers, goudsmeden, kleer- en kaarsenmakers en orgelbouwers: het zijn enkele ambachtelijke beroepen die verdwijnen uit het straatbeeld, blijkt uit een inventarisatie van AmbachtNederland. Consumenten nemen steeds minder vaak de moeite om hun kapotte producten te laten repareren.  ( 1 min )

The auditing firm for Donald Trump’s Trump Media and other companies, BF Borgers, and its owner Benjamin Borgers, were fined and banned for life by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for what it called "massive fraud."  ( 1 min )

Apple Inc.’s $110 billion stock buyback announcement is the largest stock buyback program in recent history, beating its own record set in 2018.  ( 1 min )

Fortinet shares tumbled as the cybersecurity firm’s billings and product revenue declined, outweighing higher-than-forecast total results for the first quarter.  ( 1 min )

ExxonMobil said it completed its deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources valued at nearly $60 billion after U.S. regulators set conditions.  ( 1 min )

Warren Buffett will take the stage to answer questions at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting tomorrow, soon after the company reports its first quarter earnings. Here's what investors are looking out for.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday Friday, April 3, 2024 after the Labor Department reported fewer-than-anticipated jobs were created in April, raising hopes the Fed will cut interest rates.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were solidly higher Friday morning as investors digested a slew of earnings reports and awaited the monthly U.S. employment report.  ( 1 min )

Fortinet, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTNT) reported its first-quarter financial results after the bell on Thursday. Here are the highlights. Fortinet reported quarterly earnings of 43 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 38 cents. The quarterly revenue grew 6.97% year over year to $1.35 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.338 billion. Product revenue fell 18.3% year over year to $408.9 million, while Service revenue grew 24% to $944.4 million. Total billings were $1.  ( 69 min )

Starbucks stock just got a lot cheaper. But is it cheap enough?  ( 69 min )

This cybersecurity leader is shifting gears in its strategy to capture more share of a booming market.  ( 69 min )

Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE:NET) reported its first-quarter financial results after the bell on Thursday. Here are the details. Cloudflare reported quarterly earnings of 16 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 13 cents by 23.08%. The company closed quarterly sales of $378.6 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $373.09 million. It represents a 30.47% growth from the prior year's period. Free cash flow was $35.6 million, or 9% of revenue, compared to $13.9 mill  ( 69 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. shares jumped in late trading after the company posted stronger-than-expected sales last quarter and predicted a return to growth in the current period, sparking optimism that a slowdown is easing. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastTurkey H  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- In a move fitting for one of the largest companies in the world, Apple Inc. just announced the biggest US buyback ever, saying its board approved an additional $110 billion in share repurchases. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaUS and Saudis Near Defe  ( 69 min )

Ever wonder how your savings stacks up against others? Here’s a breakdown of the average American’s savings balance by age.  ( 67 min )

Apple CEO Tim Cook boasted about the company's upcoming generative AI plans during the iPhone maker's Q2 earnings call.  ( 70 min )

Paramount's exclusivity window with Skydance expires on Friday.  ( 71 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Amgen Inc.’s shares soared in late trading after its chief executive officer said he was “very encouraged” by early results from a study of the company’s experimental obesity drug, MariTide. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaTurkey Confirms All Trade Halt With Israel Over War in GazaUS and Saudis Near Defense  ( 69 min )

The company has been very clever about harnessing technology to help improve performance.  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The father-son duo behind Carvana Co. have seen their fortunes rebound as shares of the Phoenix-based online used-car dealer have surged more than 3,000% from historic lows.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastTurkey Halts All Trade With Israel Over War in GazaIn Jamie Dimon's America, the Stock Market Has Already  ( 62 min )

The payments firm announced the news alongside its first quarter earnings report on Thursday afternoon.  ( 68 min )

Traders often forget about the capital gains taxes they owe on trading profits throughout the year. But even if they did forget, nearly all of them still pay the taxes on what they've earned. Most will pay them without trouble, but some will refuse to pay capital gains taxes. Roger Ver, also known as "Bitcoin Jesus," is one of the traders who refused to pay taxes on his Bitcoin (BTC) gains, which resulted in legal trouble. Don't Miss: If you invested $100 in DOGE when Elon Musk first tweeted abo  ( 70 min )

Coinbase posted its second consecutive quarterly profit as crypto trading surged during the first three months of 2024.  ( 70 min )

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Apple on Thursday reported a smaller than expected decline in quarterly revenue, and Chief Executive Tim Cook told Reuters the company expects a return to sales growth in the current quarter as it invests in AI features to be unveiled in the coming months. Shares of Apple rose almost 3% in extended trade after the report. Apple's stock has fallen 10% so far in 2024, underperforming the S&P 500's 6% rise.  ( 70 min )

Apple reported better than expected Q2 earnings, as iPhone sales fell 10% year-over-year.  ( 70 min )

Home prices are up in every major U.S. city, plus mortgage rates are nearing their 2023 peak.  ( 70 min )

Even in a job market that ultimately favors applicants over firms, the hiring process remains a grueling ordeal.  ( 34 min )

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Nvidia is dominating the AI hardware market, but who's paying it?  ( 33 min )

The IRS said Thursday that it has taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers, and is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies. “We are overhauling compliance efforts to advance our commitment to fair, equitable, and effective tax administration and hold ourselves accountable to taxpayers we serve," according to an annual update from the agency. A study from January 2023 involving university researchers and the Treasury Department found that IRS data-driven algorithms selected Black taxpayers for auditing at up to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers.  ( 70 min )

Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors of all time, is still going strong at 93 years old. However, he is not unaware of his eventual mortality, saying "I feel good but fully realize I am playing in extra innings." Like any good CEO, he's been thinking about his succession planning. Greg Abel, who runs Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE:BRK) non-insurance business operations, is set to succeed Buffett as CEO when Buffett passes. While some investors in Berkshire fear that the stock will se  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Sony Group Corp. and Apollo Global Management Inc. made a $26 billion proposal to buy Paramount Global, the media giant that owns CBS and MTV, according to people with knowledge of the matter.Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaTurkey Halts All Trade With Israel Over War in GazaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, A  ( 70 min )

Rivian Automotive said on Thursday it has received $827 million in incentives from the State of Illinois to expand operations at its Normal facility in the state.  ( 68 min )

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Florida’s real estate market is experiencing a surge in inventory levels, prompting sellers across the state to aggressively cut prices. A recent report from Redfin highlights a marked increase in properties for sale, particularly along the Gulf Coast, with some areas seeing inventory spikes of up to 50% compared to last year. The once-trendy North Port-Sarasota area is now witnessing a 48% jump in homes on the market, signaling a cooling phase for what was one of the hottest housing markets in  ( 63 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A company tied to Intel Corp.’s expansion of computer chip factories in Arizona is selling $3.85 billion of investment-grade bonds on Thursday. Most Read from BloombergSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesTurkey Halts All Trade With Israel Over War in GazaFoundry JV Holdco is s  ( 69 min )

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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft Corp. and a renowned philanthropist, has been slipping down the ranks of the world’s billionaires. Despite boasting a net worth of nearly $128 billion, Gates is at No. 9 on the Forbes Billionaire Index, a significant drop from his previous position at No. 7 a month ago. This marks his lowest ranking since 1990 when he ranked 16th. Gates has been recognized not only for his immense wealth but also for his environmental advocacy, which makes his ownership of  ( 71 min )

Personal finance expert Suze Orman compares restrictive budgets to crash diets and explains why you should ditch your budget in 2024. Orman’s advice may seem unconventional, but Orman, an expert in finance who hosts the podcast "Women & Money (and Everyone Smart Enough to Listen)," disagrees with strict budgets. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Orman said she hates budgets and compared them to crash or fad diets that are doomed to fail. Don't Miss: If the United States had access to  ( 71 min )

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Novo Nordisk CEO Lars Jørgensen tells Yahoo Finance the company is confident about a robust GLP-1 sales year despite missing Wall Street estimates.  ( 71 min )

Rivian and Tesla are moving in opposite directions with EV charging.  ( 69 min )

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Warren Buffett, arguably one of the most successful investors of the 21st century, has amassed a wealth of $131 billion, making him the seventh richest person on this planet as of April 30. Buffett’s Sage Advice: Don’t Take Unnecessary Risk During the ...  ( 71 min )

SoFi stock is down close to 30% this year.  ( 69 min )

Is this bad news for Nvidia's upcoming earnings call?  ( 69 min )

For income-focused investors, dividend ETFs can be an attractive option for generating steady cash flow. These funds offer exposure to a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying companies, often with lower volatility than individual stocks. Let's take ...  ( 71 min )

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Mortgage rates have been so low for so long that it's created a lock-in effect where people don't want to sell their homes to buy new ones for fear of losing their attractive rates. That's made it "almost impossible" for first-time homebuyers to enter the housing market, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said during her testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee. "With house prices having gone up and now with much higher interest and mortgage rates, it's almost impossible for first-t  ( 71 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Peloton Interactive Inc. said Chief Executive Officer Barry McCarthy is stepping down after two years in the role as the company plans to shed about 15% of its global workforce in an effort to revive sputtering growth.Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineNYPD  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Bill Gross, who pioneered the “total return” strategy in the 1980s that revolutionized the bond market, says the approach is now defunct. Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaHuawei Secretly Backs US Research, Awarding Millions in PrizesTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketInstead of just pickin  ( 70 min )

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The Bank of Japan may have intervened in this pair, but at the end of the day, there is very little they can do to change the trend, only being able to slow it down.  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US Federal Trade Commission declined to challenge Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $60 billion purchase of Pioneer Natural Resources Co. but asserted that Scott Sheffield, Pioneer’s co-founder, must not take a seat on the supermajor’s board. Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastBiden Calls Ally Japan ‘Xenophobic’ Along With China, RussiaSaudi Arabia Steps Up Arrests Of Those Attacking Israel OnlineTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broade  ( 63 min )

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Microsoft has agreed to the largest single corporate power-purchase agreement ever signed.  ( 71 min )

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Measuring your own wealth can be a tricky thing but seeing how you compare with other households can be a useful way to assess your finances. The real financial benchmarks to measure, however, are your own. Are you achieving your goals? Are you on track to keep doing so in the future? Here are a […] The post Common Net Worth Statistics You Need to Know appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 72 min )

Passive income investors can choose between two dividend stocks yielding more than 6%.  ( 68 min )

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Retirement can seem like a faraway goal until all of a sudden, it's not. When you only have a few years left until you retire, the financial decisions you make take on a new importance. Once you're inside the five-year window, that's a good time to review your plan to make sure you're on track. […] The post How to Master the Last 5 Years Before Retirement appeared first on SmartReads CMS - SmartAsset.  ( 73 min )

Investors are accentuating the positive in Jerome Powell's policy comments and looking ahead to Apple earnings.  ( 73 min )

SMCI stock crashed 15% after reporting its latest earnings results.  ( 68 min )

Sales to Chinese smartphone makers jumped 40% in the first half of its fiscal year, the company said on Wednesday, as buyers there gravitate toward higher-priced devices that can accommodate AI chatbots. "Chinese vendors who traditionally relied more on MediaTek, are going to start leveraging Qualcomm's high-end chips more as they push hard into the AI Agenda," said IDC analyst Nabila Popal. "They further represent an upside for Qualcomm because majority of the recovery is also going to be driven by Chinese OEMs this year, coming from a tough last two years."  ( 69 min )

It pays to develop novel medicines for life-threatening illnesses.  ( 71 min )

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Your financial objectives and risk tolerance will primarily dictate how you structure your portfolio. But you'll also want to consider taxes and fees, your potential lifespan, need for long-term care and desire to leave an inheritance behind. A financial advisor can help you identify the right portfolio construction strategy for your situation. Connect with a […] The post I'm 65 and Retiring Soon. How Should I Structure My $1.1 Million Portfolio? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 71 min )

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PayPal stock is under fire, but patient investors could eventually win big.  ( 70 min )

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Moderna on Thursday reported quarterly revenue that beat Wall Street estimates but came in dramatically lower than the previous year when demand for COVID-19 vaccines was higher. Sales of Moderna’s COVID-19 shot Spikevax, its only marketed product, dropped 91% from the previous year to $167 million for the quarter but surpassed analysts’ expectations of $97.5 million. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based drugmaker reaffirmed that it expects to receive approval from regulators for its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in time for it to be included in this fall's U.S. vaccine campaign.  ( 69 min )

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While Fed chair Jerome Powell indicated that stubbornly high inflation would see a long-expected U.S. rate cut pushed back, he refused to entertain talk that rates might actually need to go up again. Money markets see a 58% chance of the first rate cut of at least 25 basis points (bps) being delivered in September, but have priced in a greater 69% chance of a cut in November, according to CME FedWatch tool. "The Fed's official statement did acknowledge a 'lack of further progress' in inflation reduction in recent months," Preston Caldwell, chief U.S. economist at Morningstar, said.  ( 69 min )

This integrated major, oilfield services leader, and exploration and production company all benefit from higher oil prices.  ( 27 min )

“My business has been doing well lately, and I am able to take nice owner distributions of $10,000 to $30,000 per month,”  ( 71 min )

The list includes growth, dividend, and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.  ( 69 min )

The S&P 500 is within striking distance of a fresh all-time high. Is now a good time to invest?  ( 70 min )

Income investors can buy in May and go away with these stocks.  ( 71 min )

Tesla downplayed expectations of the $25,000 model, preferring to call it a lower-priced model instead.  ( 68 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Most Asian equities rose after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell downplayed the prospect of further interest-rate hikes. The yen resumed losses after a sudden jump hinted at intervention.Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketJerome Powell Offered Markets a Reprieve. It Vanished in a BlinkNYPD Arrests Over 300 Protesters in Crackdown on College CampusesThe Ozempic Effect: How a  ( 71 min )

Two supercharged monthly dividend stocks -- with an average yield of 8.29% -- are ripe for the picking by opportunistic investors.  ( 73 min )

The pharma-giant's shares could be poised for a trend reversal.  ( 70 min )

Tesla is making big strides in autonomous driving around the globe.  ( 70 min )

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These potential stock-split stocks could help patient investors turn a profit in the market.  ( 71 min )

Nvidia has gained $1.9 trillion in market cap since the start of 2023 -- but the sledding is about to get tougher.  ( 73 min )

SoFi did an excellent job de-risking the business in the latest quarter.  ( 68 min )

The chief executive said we're creating "something new that was impossible to produce in the past."  ( 70 min )

Management is taking action, signaling it believes its shares are significantly undervalued.  ( 68 min )

Amid a recent pullback, three top AI innovators sell at a discount.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s world-beating stock rally is showing no signs of letting up even with Chinese investors, a key buying force, out of action. Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastJerome Powell Offered Markets a Reprieve. It Vanished in a BlinkTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYPD Arrests Over 300 Protesters in Crackdown on College CampusesThe Ozempic Effect: How a Weight Loss Wonder Drug Gobbled Up an Entire EconomyT  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin’s tumble is piquing the interest of investors who view pronounced swings in the digital token as a possible precursor for broader changes in risk appetite in global markets.Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYPD Arrests Over 300 Protesters in Crackdown on College CampusesThe Ozempic Effect: How a Weight Loss Wonder Drug Gobbled Up an Entire EconomyJerome Powell Offere  ( 70 min )

Shipping group A.P. Moller-Maersk on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings above expectations and lifted the lower end of its full-year profit guidance range. Maersk said it now expects underlying earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) this year between $4 billion and $6 billion, compared with its previous guidance between $1 billion and $6 billion.  ( 68 min )

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's reassuring message following the central bank’s monetary policy meeting may not calm frazzled U.S. stock and bond investors, as uncertainty over the path of inflation intensifies the focus on upcoming data. Though Powell on Wednesday acknowledged a lack of recent progress in the Fed’s battle against rising consumer prices, he reiterated the view that interest rates are likely headed lower this year. That was a relief for those worried the Fed could be eyeing more rate increases after three straight months of stronger-than-expected inflation.  ( 71 min )

After some recent losses, markets turned up during Wednesday’s after-hours trading session. This upturn coincided with Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s announcement confirming that there will be no further rate hikes for the foreseeable future. The upward turn in the markets highlights the volatility in current conditions – but that’s not a bad thing at all, for at least one market expert. John Stoltzfus, chief investment strategist at Oppenheimer, gives a clear explanation of where the market  ( 72 min )

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Apple reported better-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a $110 billion stock buyback program after the closing bell on Thursday.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.9% on Thursday, May 2, 2024, as concerns subsided about a possible rate hike and ahead of Friday's jobs report.  ( 21 min )

Analysts Says It's Not Cause For Concern  ( 19 min )

Palantir Technologies is set to report earnings after the bell on Monday, with investors likely to be watching for signs that growth fueled by rising demand for artificial intelligence is being sustained.  ( 19 min )

Apple semiconductor supplier Qorvo provided softer-than-expected guidance for the current quarter as mobile phone sales slow.  ( 17 min )

Shares Hit Their Highest Level Since Last August  ( 18 min )

Reduced Costs Stemming From Job Cuts Announced In January Buoyed Results  ( 18 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday as the markets weighed Fed Chair Powell's comments about the future of interest rates.  ( 17 min )

Stock Hit Four-Year Low Thursday  ( 18 min )

Carvana set profit and sales records in the first quarter, and shares skyrocketed.  ( 18 min )

Peloton shares sank to an all-time low after the company announced new cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, and that CEO Barry McCarthy was stepping down.  ( 18 min )

Music from dozens of the industry's biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, is available on TikTok again as of Thursday after Universal Music Group and TikTok reached a new licensing agreement that includes improved pay for the recording music giant's songwriters and artists.  ( 18 min )

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk saw revenue and profits jump year-over-year as demand for its weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy surged.  ( 18 min )

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Gazprom heeft vorig jaar voor het eerst sinds 1999 een verlies geleden. Na de grootschalige inval van Rusland in Oekraïne verkocht het Russische staatsgasbedrijf steeds minder gas aan Europa, waarmee een winstgevende exportmarkt is weggevallen.  ( 1 min )

Vrijwel elk jaar kiezen minder mensen voor een aanvullende dekking bij hun zorgverzekering. Omdat zorgpremies blijven stijgen, is het schrappen van een aanvullend pakket voor een bril of fysiotherapie een welkome besparing.  ( 1 min )

Studenten van de TU Delft hebben donderdag hun zelfgebouwde boot op waterstof gepresenteerd. Daarmee willen ze deze zomer de Noordzee oversteken naar het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Zijn boten op waterstof de toekomst voor een duurzame scheepvaart?  ( 1 min )

De prijs van cacao is na een historische stijging in de afgelopen maanden opeens weer ingestort. De marktprijzen van de belangrijke grondstof van chocolade is in twee weken tijd met een derde gezakt. Een van de oorzaken is regen in West-Afrika.  ( 1 min )

Prijzen van koophuizen in veel provincies buiten de Randstad zijn hoger dan ooit. De vorige piek was in de eerste helft van 2022, maar inmiddels zijn woningen in onder meer Noord-Brabant, Groningen en Overijssel duurder dan destijds.  ( 1 min )

Het Belgisch openbaar ministerie heeft in een zaak tegen de Belgische tak van PostNL een boete geëist van 24,4 miljoen euro. Twee onderdelen van het postbedrijf zouden enkele jaren op een onwettige manier personeel van derden hebben ingezet.  ( 1 min )

De Deense medicijnenmaker Novo Nordisk heeft nog steeds moeite te voldoen aan de stijgende vraag naar Ozempic. Het middel is bedoeld voor mensen met diabetes, maar veel anderen gebruiken het als afslankmiddel. Daardoor ontstaan tekorten.  ( 1 min )

Eneco gaat de woorden "sneller klimaatneutraal" uit reclame-uitingen verwijderen na een tik op de vingers van de ACM. Volgens de toezichthouder is de claim van het energiebedrijf mogelijk misleidend en vaag.  ( 1 min )

Op zonnige middagen barst het Nederlandse stroomnet bijna uit zijn voegen. De oorzaak: de miljoenen huishoudens met zonnepanelen die ongelimiteerd stroom terugleveren, ook al duiken de marktprijzen ver onder nul. "De salderingsregeling is een ramp voor het stroomnet."  ( 1 min )

Marktplaats heeft meerdere advertenties voor tickets voor de Nationale Herdenking op de Dam verwijderd van het platform. Sommige gebruikers lieten mensen tegen elkaar opbieden voor een plekje bij de herdenking. Maar dat is volgens Marktplaats niet de bedoeling.  ( 1 min )

Eneco gaat de woorden "sneller klimaatneutraal" uit reclame-uitingen verwijderen na een tik op de vingers van de ACM. Volgens de toezichthouders zijn de claims mogelijk misleidend en vaag.  ( 1 min )

Door aanhoudende prijsverhogingen heeft VodafoneZiggo in het eerste kwartaal 1,6 procent meer omzet gedraaid. Maar gezond is het bedrijf zeker niet. Mede door tariefsverhogingen verliest de telecomprovider in steeds hoger tempo klanten.  ( 1 min )

Met een winst van ruim 7,7 miljard dollar (7,2 miljard euro) was ook het afgelopen kwartaal zeer rendabel voor Shell. De winst kwam vooral van fossiele brandstoffen, ook al staat de gasprijs niet meer zo hoog als een jaar eerder.  ( 1 min )

ING heeft in het afgelopen kwartaal een brutowinst van 2,3 miljard euro in de boeken gezet. Dit kwam door onder meer een groei van het aantal klanten en leningen, en doordat de bank scherp op de uitgaven lette.  ( 1 min )

Flitsbezorgers in ons land staan onder druk waardoor er nu nog maar één partij over is op de markt: Flink. Maar het Duitse bedrijf zal snel van strategie moeten veranderen om rendabel te blijven, zeggen deskundigen.  ( 1 min )

Amgen shares surged more than 14% in late trade Thursday after topping Q1 earnings estimates and providing a positive update on its injectable weigh-loss drug MariTide.  ( 1 min )

Peloton shares sank to an all-time low after the company announced new cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, and that CEO Barry McCarthy was stepping down.  ( 1 min )

Music from dozens of the industry's biggest stars, including Taylor Swift, is available on TikTok again as of Thursday after Universal Music Group and TikTok reached a new licensing agreement that includes improved pay for the recording music giant's songwriters and artists.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 gained 0.9% on Thursday, May 2, 2024, as concerns subsided about a possible rate hike and ahead of Friday's jobs report.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were higher at midday as the markets weighed Fed Chair Powell's comments about the future of interest rates.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures rose in premarket trading on Thursday as markets digested yesterday's comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell amid a slew of earnings reports.  ( 1 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Traders on Wall Street cheered on Wednesday when Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled he didn’t see oncoming interest-rate hikes despite inflationary pressures. The celebration didn’t last long.Most Read from BloombergUS and Saudis Near Defense Pact Meant to Reshape Middle EastTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYPD Arrests Over 300 Protesters in Crackdown on College CampusesThe Ozempic Effect: How a Weight Loss Wonder Drug Gobbled Up an Entire Econom  ( 63 min )

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Advanced Micro Devices beat Wall Street's earnings target, but its stock still got crushed.  ( 69 min )

Nio hit its highest monthly vehicle-delivery mark of the year in April.  ( 69 min )

The company is planning to introduce new menu items, loyalty offerings, and more, but it likely falls short of what's needed for a turnaround.  ( 72 min )

The second-best paid flight attendants, at Delta, make 14% less than those at Southwest.  ( 70 min )

Norwegian's stellar earnings report and investors' perverse reaction to it illustrate the dangers of having a too-high stock price.  ( 69 min )

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U.S. shale producer Devon Energy beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as higher production helped it offset a decline in natural gas prices. Oklahoma City-based oil and gas producer reported adjusted income of $1.16 per share for the three months ended March 31, topping average analysts' estimate of $1.11 per share, according to LSEG data.  ( 68 min )

Pfizer had a surprise beat in its COVID portfolio despite dim forecasts, but the company is still not feeling the love in its stock.  ( 71 min )

Super Micro Computer just raised guidance for 2024 sales, but there's something else to watch, too.  ( 69 min )

Qualcomm on Wednesday forecast fiscal third-quarter sales and adjusted profit above Wall Street expectations, driven by a faster-than-expected recovery in smartphone markets thanks to artificial-intelligence features. Qualcomm forecast third-quarter sales and adjusted profit with midpoints of $9.2 billion and $2.25 per share, beating analyst estimates of $9.05 billion and $2.17 per share, according to LSEG data. San Diego, California-based Qualcomm is the world's biggest supplier of chips for smartphones and counts both Apple and Samsung as customers.  ( 69 min )

Apple will report its Q2 earnings after the bell on Thursday, as Wall Street braces for a slowdown in iPhone sales.  ( 71 min )

Investors are taking profits on marijuana stocks today, but the long-term trend still looks up.  ( 70 min )

Fed day arrives with the focus on what clues Powell will offer to the chances for rate cuts this year.  ( 87 min )

The Federal Reserve announced plans on Wednesday to slow the speed of its balance sheet drawdown, after having spent much of the earlier part of the year warning of this shift. The Fed said that starting on June 1 it was reducing the cap on Treasury securities it allows to mature and not be replaced to $25 billion from its current cap of up to $60 billion per month. The Fed left the cap on how many mortgage-backed securities it will allow to roll off its books at $35 billion per month, and it will reinvest any excess MBS principal payments into Treasuries.  ( 70 min )

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The Fed said that starting on June 1 it was reducing the cap on Treasury securities it allows to mature and not be replaced to $25 billion from its current cap of up to $60 billion per month. The Fed left the cap on how many mortgage-backed securities it will allow to roll off its books at $35 billion per month, and it will reinvest any excess MBS principal payments into Treasuries. The announcements came at the end of its two-day Federal Open Market Committee meeting.  ( 71 min )

Dividend Aristocrats, a group of S&P 500 companies that have consistently increased their annual dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years, are often considered a haven for income-seeking investors. These companies are known for their ...  ( 71 min )

In a video released by Forbes in late February, Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama voiced significant concerns about the current state and future of financial security for Americans, focusing on Social Security and national debt. Senator Tuberville said, “This is all a scam,” emphasizing the financial struggles facing Americans, especially those nearing retirement. He highlighted the impracticality of retirees living on $2,000 to $3,000 per month. “It’s impossible because what happens, it com  ( 73 min )

The Fed is expected to keep interest rates at a 23-year high Wednesday, but investors will be listening for any signs of how long they will have to wait before cuts can begin.  ( 73 min )

Goldman Sachs, International Monetary Fund, and the Congressional Budget Office are the latest to warn it’s a looming problem.  ( 73 min )

In an interview with Stratechery on April 25, Walmart Inc. CEO Doug McMillon discussed the retail giant's evolution into an omnichannel retailer, achieving significant milestones such as surpassing $100 billion in global e-commerce sales. McMillon's journey, which started working in a warehouse at age 17, reflects a deep connection with the company's core operations and growth. Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? If the United St  ( 73 min )

CVS warns it could cede Medicare Advantage market share as reimbursement rates pressure the company.  ( 74 min )

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Strong quarterly results weren't enough to support the stock's recent remarkable gains.  ( 72 min )

As the U.S. Treasury Department announces its quarterly debt sale and prepares to launch its first debt buyback program since 2002, investors are taking a closer look at treasury securities. With the Federal Reserve expected to slow its run-off of ...  ( 73 min )

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The summer months, between June and September, have historically brought significantly lower investor returns than other months of the year, says André Dragosch, head of research at ETC Group.  ( 72 min )

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Investors weren't impressed with the company's growth forecast amid the AI rally.  ( 73 min )

Advanced Micro Devices increases its guidance for its artificial intelligence chip, the MI300X.  ( 72 min )

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A screen of companies that have consistently raised their dividends, but have also done so at annual paces exceeding 10% over the past five years.  ( 71 min )

The billionaire's family fund is surprisingly concentrated.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. plunged after its improved profit outlook disappointed investors’ high expectations amid an industry boom that’s caused record demand for sailings.Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYC Police Break Up Columbia Protest and Clashes Erupt at UCLAFed to Signal Delay of Interest-Rate CutsLilly Soars as Forecast Boost Shows Weight-Loss Drugs’ PowerAmazon Posts Biggest Cloud Sales Growth in Year on AI Dema  ( 72 min )

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Starbucks' decaf-like start to the year continues into the second quarter.  ( 73 min )

Investors should think critically before buying this well-known carmaker.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- CVS Health Corp. shares fell sharply in premarket trading after the company cut its annual earnings outlook for the second quarter in a row, citing increased medical costs in its Medicare insurance business.Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYC Police Break Up Columbia Protest and Clashes Erupt at UCLALilly Soars as Forecast Boost Shows Weight-Loss Drugs’ PowerAmazon Posts Strongest Cloud Sales Growth in a Year on AI DemandPot Stocks  ( 64 min )

Enterprise Products Partners continues to produce plenty of cash to cover its big-time distribution and expansion plan.  ( 74 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Lululemon Athletica Inc. founder Chip Wilson pledged a chunk of his multibillion-dollar stake in the yogawear maker to secure financing from Goldman Sachs Group Inc., leveraging his biggest listed asset.Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYC Police Break Up Columbia Protest and Clashes Erupt at UCLALilly Soars as Forecast Boost Shows Weight-Loss Drugs’ PowerAmazon Posts Strongest Cloud Sales Growth in a Year on AI DemandPot Stocks Surg  ( 73 min )

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CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and chopped its 2024 outlook more than a dollar below Wall Street’s forecast. Shares of the health care giant plunged Wednesday morning after the company said it was still struggling with rising costs from care use in its Medicare Advantage business. Medicare Advantage plans are privately run versions of the federal government’s Medicare program for people age 65 and older.  ( 72 min )

The FOMC said that 'in recent months, there has been a lack of further progress' on lowering inflation to the Fed's 2% goal.  ( 75 min )

This is one of the most reliable cash-generating companies on the stock market.  ( 73 min )

Mastercard's first-quarter profit jumped on strong card spending as U.S. consumers kept up their splurging habits despite rising borrowing costs and persistent inflation. Profit stood at $3 billion, or $3.22 per share, compared with $2.4 billion, or $2.47 per share, a year ago, the payments processor reported on Wednesday.  ( 71 min )

Do you have enough money to retire? There are many different ways to look at this, but the most common is to break it down simply: money in vs. money out. How much income can you generate from your retirement planning, and how much will you need to spend? Here, say that you have $1 […] The post I Have $1 Million in a 401(k) and Will Receive $2,500 Monthly From Social Security. Can I Retire at 65? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 76 min )

Imagine your child is getting married and you want to help pay for their wedding. You’ve been saving for years and now have $30,000 set aside for their big day, which you plan to hand over in the form of a check. However, before you pass along that much cash, it’s important to understand the […] The post Do I Need to Worry About the Gift Tax If I Pay $30,000 Toward My Child's Wedding? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 75 min )

One of the most important questions to answer as you plan your retirement is how much money you need. The answer depends on a lot of factors, from your potential longevity to your lifestyle to how much you’ll be getting from Social Security. However, according to Fidelity, there are four key guidelines that retirement planning […] The post How Much Should You Save and Withdraw for Retirement? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 73 min )

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Troubled regional lender New York Community Bancorp lost $327 million in the first quarter, but its stock soared as the CEO promised a 'clear path to profitability over the following two years.'  ( 73 min )

AMD stock is down 35% since early March.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- As delinquencies on multifamily mortgages pile up, lenders who had bundled those borrowings into securitizations known as commercial real estate collateralized loan obligations are racing to stave off trouble. Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Supercharger Team in Blow to Broader EV MarketNYC Police Break Up Columbia Protest and Clashes Erupt at UCLAAmazon Posts Strongest Cloud Sales Growth in a Year on AI DemandPot Stocks Surge on Report DEA Set to Reclassify MarijuanaLilly Soar  ( 37 min )

Fed day arrives with the focus on what clues Powell will offer to the chances for rate cuts this year.  ( 78 min )

Its forecast of $4 billion in AI chip sales for 2024 fell short of Wall Street's lofty expectations, having been used to Nvidia's massive forecasts over the past year. Super Micro Computer, whose near-200% stock jump this year has outpaced even gains in Nvidia, tumbled over 11% as its third-quarter revenue missed estimates amid questions over the profitability of a new line of servers. Executives of both AMD and Super Micro Computer said supply constraints were hampering their efforts to capitalize on demand for equipment powering the boom in generative AI.  ( 72 min )

The bank's exposure to rent-regulated multi-family properties and office buildings in New York has increased fears of borrowers defaulting on their loans, prompting it to set aside bigger rainy-funds. "We also completed an in-depth due diligence of the loan portfolio, which included a thorough review of the top 250 multi-family loans, the top 50 office loans, and the top 50 non-office commercial real estate loans, and increased our credit reserve during the quarter," said newly-appointed CEO Joseph Otting in a statement.  ( 71 min )

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These companies are behind the creation and power of AI models that are changing our world.  ( 74 min )

Pfizer beat first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, benefiting from cost cuts and strong sales for its pneumonia and respiratory synctitial virus vaccines. The U.S. drugmaker posted an adjusted profit of 82 cents per share, while analysts on average were expecting it to earn 52 cents, according to LSEG data.  ( 71 min )

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The U.S. healthcare giant cut its per-share adjusted earnings forecast for 2024 to at least $7.00 from at least $8.30, adding it anticipates the surge in medical procedures at its unit that houses health insurer Aetna to persist. U.S. health insurers have had to contend with rising medical costs over the past few quarters following higher demand for procedures, especially among older adults, that were delayed during the pandemic. CVS in February reported an increase in costs in its Aetna Medicare Advantage plans for the fourth quarter, citing a rise in hip and knee surgeries, medical services related to the eyes, dental work and vaccinations including the RSV shot.  ( 72 min )

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Advanced Micro Devices shed 6.3% in premarket trading after its forecast for AI chip sales failed to impress investors, while Super Micro Computer lost 9.1% as the artificial intelligence server maker reported third-quarter revenue below estimates. Investors will now await a slew of economic data during the day to further gauge the state of inflation in the U.S. economy, before tuning in to the Fed's interest rate decision at the end of its two-day meeting. "Although we still expect rate cuts to remain on the agenda for later in the year, disinflation has stalled in the U.S., where it hasn't in many places overseas."  ( 73 min )

The stock market's very rough April saw some of the biggest gainers of the first three months take some of the biggest dings to their market caps. And at the same time, some of the sectors that struggled in Q1 saw a similar reversal of fortune in April.  ( 65 min )

SoFi's stock is dropping like a rock, which may be an opportunity.  ( 71 min )

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Headwinds are turning into tailwinds for this social media mainstay.  ( 74 min )

You don't need a mountain of cash to grow your wealth on Wall Street.  ( 75 min )

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Alphabet and Datadog could be big winners as artificial intelligence evolves into a multi-trillion-dollar market.  ( 74 min )

Although Berkshire Hathaway's $372 billion portfolio contains 45 stocks, three are a clear step above the rest in May.  ( 75 min )

BTC is down nearly 9% in the last 24 hours having dropped below the $60,000 support level late on Tuesday.  ( 71 min )

The iShares Semiconductor ETF has comfortably beaten the broader market over the past year, with a 53% gain.  ( 75 min )

“My salary was never high and I lived a frugal life to accumulate these savings.”  ( 72 min )

These stocks are well-positioned to profit from the AI boom.  ( 74 min )

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The company has far more to offer than a levitating payout.  ( 73 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia dropped after renewed concerns about higher-for-longer US interest rates fueled a selloff on Wall Street, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision due later Wednesday. Most Read from BloombergTesla Axes Most of Supercharger Team in Blow to Other AutomakersHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapTraders Expect Biggest Fed-Day Move in S&P Since 2023, Citi SaysPot Stocks Su  ( 74 min )

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Amazon touts benefits of regional fulfillment and delivery model to help drive its first-quarter revenue to $143 billion. The post Amazon reports $143B in Q1 revenue, topping Wall Street expectations appeared first on FreightWaves.  ( 35 min )

New York Community Bancorp's stock soared Wednesday as the bank released a quarterly earnings report with comments from the bank's CEO saying the bank has a "clear path" to return to profitability after it struggled since the start of 2024.  ( 19 min )

The Fed left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, leaving consumers and investors wondering whether an interest rate cut is still on the horizon? Chair Jerome Powell hinted at the outlook at a press conference.  ( 19 min )

Qualcomm shares rose in extended trading Wednesday after the chipmaker reported results that beat analysts' estimates, citing strong demand from Chinese phonemakers and record automotive sales.  ( 17 min )

Viking Holdings shares jumped nearly 9% Wednesday in their first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “VIK.”  ( 17 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.3% on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and Chair Jerome Powell discounted the likelihood of an imminent rate hike.  ( 18 min )

Amazon-backed Anthropic announced on Wednesday a new Claude app on the Apple App Store and a new Teams plan tier for enterprise customers.  ( 18 min )

Members of the central bank’s policy committee voted unanimously Wednesday to hold the crucial fed funds rate at its current high level to fight inflation that's still running too hot for comfort.  ( 17 min )

The Biden administration said it will forgive more than $6.1 billion in student debt for more than 300,000 former students of The Art Institutes.  ( 18 min )

The labor market may be hot by historical standards, but it’s getting colder for job seekers, who saw the pickings in “help wanted” ads get slimmer, while fewer people were hired, fired, or switched jobs.  ( 18 min )

Yum! Brands reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue as demand fell at its Pizza Hut and KFC locations.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday Wednesday, May 1, 2024, following the latest earnings news and ahead of comments from the Federal Reserve on interest rates.  ( 17 min )

Pfizer stock rose as markets opened Wednesday following an earnings report that included sales growth among Pfizer's non-COVID related products.  ( 18 min )

Estee Lauder shares tumbled Wednesday after the cosmetics company lowered its full-year sales forecast, citing ongoing macroeconomic pressures.  ( 17 min )

Higher prices weighed on demand for Kraft Heinz products, and shares dropped after the food and beverage giant reported first-quarter results that missed analysts' estimates.  ( 17 min )

Apple is set to report earning after the bell on Thursday, with investors likely to be watching for iPhone sales figures and potential updates related to artificial intelligence.  ( 21 min )

Apple is set to report earning after the bell on Thursday, with investors likely to be watching for iPhone sales figures and potential updates related to artificial intelligence.  ( 18 min )

Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that claimants would have three months to vote for or against the proposed settlement, which would resolve nearly all the pending suits that accuse J&J's talc powder of causing cancer.  ( 18 min )

Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting is on Saturday, and investors will be looking at Warren Buffett for answers, not just about what's next for the business, but also on succession planning in light of Charlie Munger's passing.  ( 20 min )

CVS shares tumbled Wednesday as the retail pharmacy giant posted first-quarter earnings that missed estimates and lowered its full-year guidance.  ( 17 min )

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Amazon executives spoke in Tuesday's earnings call about the impact generative AI could have on Amazon's business going forward, as well as the rollout of ads on Prime Video.  ( 18 min )

Nederlanders kiezen steeds vaker voor Chinese auto's en dat is terug te zien in de importcijfers. Vorig jaar kwamen voor 1,1 miljard euro aan Chinese auto's naar ons land, waar dat een jaar eerder bleef steken op 107,6 miljoen euro.  ( 1 min )

Kersentelers mogen een jaar langer gebruikmaken van twee bestrijdingsmiddelen die de kers beschermen tegen een specifiek soort fruitvlieg. Demissionair landbouwminister Piet Adema schrijft aan de Tweede Kamer dat hij deze vrijstelling "nog eenmaal" verleent.  ( 1 min )

Woensdag is het 1 mei, de Dag van de Arbeid. Wereldwijd gaan mensen daarvoor de straat op, ook in landen waar het geen officiële feestdag is. Dat doen ze vaak om politieke onvrede te uiten, onder meer over de arbeidsmarkt.  ( 1 min )

Nederlanders kiezen steeds vaker voor Chinese auto's en dat is terug te zien in de importcijfers. Er kwam vorig jaar voor 1,1 miljard euro aan Chinese auto's naar ons land, waar dat een jaar eerder bleef steken op 107,6 miljoen.  ( 1 min )

De verkoop van warmtepompen is in de eerste maanden van dit jaar hard gedaald. Dit komt onder andere doordat gasprijzen niet meer zo torenhoog zijn. Ook zijn er zorgen over het overvolle stroomnet.  ( 1 min )

Wie in de eerste maanden van dit jaar een autoverzekering heeft afgesloten, is fors duurder uit dan een jaar eerder. De prijzen voor een allriskverzekering zijn met 9 procent het hardst gestegen.  ( 1 min )

Experts vrezen een Chinese dominantie in sommige onderdelen voor windmolens. Ook bij de productie van waterstof zijn Chinezen nadrukkelijk aanwezig. Dit kan tot problemen leiden, stellen kennisinstituut TNO en onderzoeksbureau HCSS.  ( 1 min )

In de afgelopen twee maanden zijn er 10,3 miljoen belastingaangiften ingestuurd voor de deadline. Dat is een nieuw record. Daarnaast hebben meer dan 3 miljoen mensen uitstel aangevraagd.  ( 1 min )

Huishoudens met een dynamisch energiecontract krijgen woensdag voor het eerst dit jaar geld toe als ze stroom verbruiken. Bij zo'n contract schommelen de stroomprijzen ieder uur en de gasprijzen iedere dag. Daardoor betaal je op sommige momenten minder en soms krijg je zelfs geld toe bij stroomverbruik. Heb jij een dynamisch energiecontract? Of gaat je voorkeur naar een gewoon contract? En wat is je overweging?  ( 1 min )

Na een jarenlange opmars is de verkoop van alcoholvrij bier in de eerste maanden van dit jaar gedaald. De sector wijt dat aan de forse verhoging van de zogenoemde verbruikersbelasting, met bijna 200 procent.  ( 1 min )

De waarde van de bitcoin is woensdag gezakt tot onder de 60.000 dollar (ongeveer 56.000 euro). De digitale munt had in april de slechtste maand sinds de ineenstorting van cryptobeurs FTX in november 2022: bitcoin raakte bijna 16 procent aan waarde kwijt.  ( 1 min )

Webwinkelgigant Amazon heeft in het eerste kwartaal van dit jaar omgerekend bijna 134,5 miljard euro omzet gedraaid. Dat is meer dan het totale jaarinkomen van alle inwoners van Slowakije.  ( 1 min )

Het aantal starters die een hypotheek aanvroegen is in vijf jaar tijd niet zo groot geweest als in april, meldt dataverzamelaar HDN.  ( 1 min )

Huishoudens met een dynamisch energiecontract krijgen vandaag tussen 13.00 en 15.00 uur voor het eerst dit jaar geld toe als ze stroom verbruiken. Dat komt door lekker weer, maar ook door de Dag van de Arbeid.  ( 1 min )

Landen om ons heen staan vandaag stil bij de Dag van de Arbeid. Vrijwel overal in Europa en de rest van de wereld is het een officiële feestdag. Wat is 1 mei? En waarom gaat deze dag zo stilletjes aan ons voorbij?  ( 1 min )

Prijzen voor goederen en diensten zijn in de afgelopen drie jaar meer gestegen dan de lonen. Die zijn sinds 2020 gemiddeld 12,6 procent omhooggegaan, terwijl de inflatie over dezelfde periode 17,3 procent bedroeg. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

Qualcomm shares jumped more than 4% in extended trading on Wednesday after the mobile phone chipmaker issued a better-than-expected current-quarter outlook amid growing demand for AI-equipped premium smartphones. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 1 min )

Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that claimants would have three months to vote for or against the proposed settlement, which would resolve nearly all the pending suits that accuse J&J's talc powder of causing cancer.  ( 1 min )

Berkshire's annual shareholder meeting is on Saturday, and investors will be looking at Warren Buffett for answers, not just about what's next for the business, but also on succession planning in light of Charlie Munger's passing.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 fell 0.3% on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, as the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and Chair Jerome Powell discounted the likelihood of an imminent rate hike.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities were mixed at midday Wednesday, May 1, 2024, following the latest earnings news and ahead of comments from the Federal Reserve on interest rates.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures fell in premarket trading on Wednesday as markets digested disappointing earnings reports from a few AI darlings and awaited comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on the outlook for interest rates.  ( 1 min )

There was red ink aplenty in the company's latest earnings report.  ( 72 min )

Starbucks' decaf-like start to the year continues into the second quarter.  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Advanced Micro Devices Inc., the second-biggest maker of computer processors, gave a lukewarm revenue forecast for the current period, weighed down by lackluster demand for chips used in video game hardware. Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Even in JailTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapStocks Trade for  ( 70 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The options market is more concerned about a potentially big move in the S&P 500 Index off of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision Wednesday than it’s been at any point in almost a year. Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Even in JailWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a  ( 33 min )

The former U.S. president and Republican presidential candidate secured 36 million shares of Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), increasing his stake from 57.6% as of March. Reuters reported last week that Trump would secure a stock bonus worth $1.3 billion from TMTG, equivalent to about half the majority stake he already owns in it, thanks to the wild rally in its shares. The bonus also reflects the exuberant trading in TMTG's shares, which have been on a roller coaster ride since the company listed on Nasdaq last month through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and was snapped up by Trump supporters and speculators.  ( 69 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Super Micro Computer Inc. reported quarterly sales that tripled from the same period last year but fell slightly short of estimates, disappointing investors who had sky-high expectations for the server maker’s business to benefit from AI-related demand.Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Even in JailWall Street Hit by Fed Jitters to Close Wild April: Markets WrapTesla Soars on Tentative China  ( 69 min )

Amazon on Tuesday reported strong results for the first quarter, driven by growth in its cloud-computing unit and a new surge of advertising dollars from its Prime Video streaming service. “It was a good start to the year across the business, and you can see that in both our customer experience improvements and financial results,” Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said in a statement. Amazon held another discount event in late March, right before the end of the first quarter.  ( 69 min )

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Chip giant AMD (AMD) reported its first quarter earnings on Tuesday beating analysts' expectations on the top and bottom lines, but lighter-than-anticipated guidance for the next quarter sent the stock lower.  ( 70 min )

Starbucks' decaf-like start to the year continues into the second quarter.  ( 69 min )

The energy sector has been a standout performer in recent years, with many oil and gas companies delivering strong returns and generous dividends. Now, analysts are raising their price targets on some of the industry’s biggest names, suggesting that ...  ( 71 min )

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Super Micro Computer forecast fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday as it expects continued demand for its servers used in artificial intelligence applications. Super Micro's in-house liquid cooling solutions for servers have helped it get products to the market quicker than its competitors, who rely partly on third-party vendors. Its close relations with chip giants Nvidia and Advanced Micro Devices, whose headquarters are less than 10 miles from Super Micro's, help it receive early samples of chips to check prototypes, giving it further advantage over rivals.  ( 69 min )

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DETROIT (Reuters) -Elon Musk's abrupt decision to lay off employees who ran Tesla's electric vehicle charging business blindsided automakers gearing up to equip new EVs for customers to use the Tesla Supercharger network, industry officials and analysts said on Tuesday. For now, General Motors, Ford and other automakers which struck deals last year to give customers access to the network said they are not changing their plans. Tesla's decision to open its network to rival EV manufacturers was hailed by U.S. President Joe Biden, and opened the door for Tesla to get federal subsidies to expand the reach of its North American Charging Standard (NACS) system.  ( 74 min )

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Investors marked time ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with earnings from Amazon on deck to test prospects for a Big Tech-fueled bump.  ( 87 min )

Rescheduling is finally here, it seems.  ( 71 min )

Amazon reported first quarter earnings results on Tuesday.  ( 69 min )

While the company works on solidifying its position in the premium coffee market in China, it still grapples with increased competition from mass market brands, which offer coffee that's easier on the pocket for cautious consumers. The coffee chain's second-quarter global comparable sales fell 4%, compared with a 1.44% rise expected on average by analysts, according to LSEG data.  ( 32 min )

Super Micro Computer forecast fourth-quarter revenue above estimates on Tuesday as it expects continued demand for its servers used in artificial intelligence applications. The company expects fourth-quarter revenue between $5.1 billion and $5.5 billion, compared with estimates of $4.89 billion, according to LSEG data.  ( 31 min )

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Amazon.com forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, as it expects tepid spending from cost-conscious businesses on its cloud computing services. The company expects revenue of $144.0 billion to $149.0 billion for the current quarter ending June, compared with expectations of $150.07 billion, according to LSEG data. Amazon Web Services (AWS), the largest provider of cloud computing services, posted a 17% rise in revenue to $25.0 billion in the first quarter, compared with expectations of $24.53 billion.  ( 68 min )

The hype around crypto seems to be fading.  ( 70 min )

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A woman sharing her ordeal as a new homeowner on TikTok has captured significant attention after revealing a sudden and steep increase in her mortgage payments by $1,000. Whitney, known on TikTok as @wealthyywhit, shared her frustration and disbelief in a video that quickly went viral. "My mortgage went up a thousand dollars and I am not OK," she told her followers. "I was bamboozled." Whitney detailed how her initial payments were more manageable because they were only based on the land value o  ( 63 min )

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On balance, this stock seems no great bargain.  ( 70 min )

Bitcoin is on pace for its worst month in nearly a year and a half — despite the cryptocurrency’s so-called halving event on April 19, which some crypto bulls had hoped would provide a fresh catalyst for a rally.  ( 73 min )

While many Americans struggle to save for retirement, the top 1% amass significant nest eggs. This raises the question: How much do they save, and how does it compare to the national average? Don't Miss: The average American couple has saved this much money for retirement — How do you compare? Can you guess how many Americans successfully retire with $1,000,000 saved? The percentage may shock you. Data from DQYDJ, using Federal Reserve statistics, highlights that the average retirement age in th  ( 65 min )

A group of workers at Alphabet Inc's Google have filed a complaint with a U.S. labor board claiming the tech company unlawfully fired them for protesting its cloud contract with the Israeli government. The complaint was filed late Monday with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), according to No Tech For Apartheid, a group affiliated with some of the workers. The group said the complaint alleges that by firing the workers, Google interfered with their rights under U.S. labor law to advocate for better working conditions.  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Intel Corp. shares are on pace to close out April down more than 30%, their worst month in over 20 years, as the chipmaker continues to struggle with executing a turnaround.Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailCocoa Price Swings Show How Liquidity Crunch Fuel  ( 72 min )

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One of the more interesting data points to look at for any asset is the distribution of holders. The distribution can play a large part in the trading dynamics of the asset as well as broader market sentiment. Additionally, because blockchain technology is entirely public, the distribution of holders is known, offering unparalleled insights into Bitcoin's dynamics. Don't Miss: About 22% of the adult population in the U.S. own a share of Bitcoin, how much would $10 get you today? Bitcoin To $100,  ( 73 min )

Tesla has gutted its charging team in a new round of layoffs, despite recently winning over major automakers like Ford and General Motors and making its connector the defacto standard in North America. CEO Elon Musk announced the new layoffs in an overnight email to executives, first reported by The Information, in which he said he wants leaders to be "absolutely hard core about headcount and cost reduction," as he ordered them to cut more employees who "don’t obviously pass the excellent, necessary and trustworthy test" or resign. Senior director of EV charging Rebecca Tinucci and head of new vehicles Daniel Ho are out, according to The Information.  ( 73 min )

Stellantis (STLA) stock slid on Tuesday as the company reported first quarter sales and shipments that fell compared to a year ago, just as a slew of new vehicles are poised to hit showroom floors later this year.  ( 73 min )

Recent pullbacks have put some artificial intelligence stocks on sale.  ( 74 min )

Investors marked time ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with earnings from Amazon on deck to test prospects for a Big Tech-fueled bump.  ( 75 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Treasury-bill investors that tussled with a swathe of issuance over the last year are now preparing to confront the opposite challenge: A pullback in sales that leaves them awash with cash that needs to be put to work elsewhere. Most Read from BloombergHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or  ( 74 min )

Advanced Micro Devices, Super Micro Computer, Amazon, and other tech companies are reporting earnings.  ( 71 min )

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Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, ahead of its annual I/O developer conference in May, has confirmed layoffs across various vital teams such as Flutter, Dart, Python, and others, according to employee reports on social media. The tech giant did not specify the teams, roles, or the number of individuals affected, TechCrunch reports. Google spokesperson Alex García-Kummert explained that these changes aim to align resources with the company’s most significant product priorities, im  ( 72 min )

Intel is making huge strategic changes that investors need to know about.  ( 71 min )

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) has long been a favorite among income-seeking investors due to its attractive dividend yield. For those looking to generate passive income from their investments, AT&T’s quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share and 6.63% yield make ...  ( 72 min )

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood is known for making outlandish predictions about cryptocurrency. The predictions, which would result in small amounts of money appreciating into millions of dollars, are unlikely to come true, but they are still interesting to consider. Wood spoke at an investor day in New York in March, noting that the price of Bitcoin could reach $3.8 million by 2030. Don't Miss: If you invested $100 in DOGE when Elon Musk first tweeted about it in 2019, here’s how much you’d have to  ( 73 min )

Tesla is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI), and investors might be discounting the company's progress.  ( 74 min )

The soda maker is still a great evergreen investment.  ( 73 min )

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Barclays analysts say rising budget deficits change several key assumptions underpinning the fixed-income market.  ( 74 min )

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Rapidly climbing sales of the new obesity drug Zepbound and its counterpart for diabetes, Mounjaro, pushed Eli Lilly to a better-than-expected first-quarter profit. The drugmaker also hiked its forecast for 2024 well beyond analyst expectations after sales of Mounjaro more than tripled in the year’s first quarter. Lilly said it was still dealing with supply issues, with strong demand for both drugs outpacing its production hikes.  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.’s profit fell less than expected in the first quarter as an increase in the crop trader’s processed volumes partly offset lower margins. Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailUS Warns ICC Action on Israel Would Hurt Cease-Fire Chance  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- PayPal Holdings Inc. said it expects earnings to fall this year as the financial-technology company continues to work on cutting costs and streamlining its businesses.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailUS Warns ICC Action on Israel Would Hurt Cease-Fire Cha  ( 72 min )

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Artificial intelligence has the potential to create lots of profits for most leading companies, so buy the ones that have pulled back.  ( 76 min )

So far this year, the stock markets are riding high, with both the S&P 500 and the NASDAQ standing just under their record levels. However, the picture may not be all roses and light. Covering the markets from B. Riley Wealth Management, chief investment strategist Paul Dietrich is predicting a mild recession in the US this year – but also an S&P decline of up to 44%. Dietrich is noted for advising his clients to move out of stocks ahead of recessions and market downturns in 2000 and 2007. Summi  ( 76 min )

If you have $1 million in a 401(k) and collect a pension, you may be in a position to delay Social Security until age 70. Doing so can boost your monthly benefit by up to 24%. However, delaying Social Security will mean you’ll have to rely more heavily on your savings for several years and […] The post I Have $1 Million in Savings and a Pension. Should I Delay Social Security and Rely on My 401(k) for 8 Years? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartAsset.  ( 75 min )

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Whether you're looking for a proven player, passive income, or a breakout growth story, there are plenty of stocks worth buying this spring.  ( 77 min )

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Consumer spending has shown remarkable resilience even as economic worries clouded the outlook for the payments sector for months. PayPal's newly appointed management is also aiming to reignite investor confidence through efforts to make the company leaner and lower costs to ease pressure on its stock, which was among the worst performers on the Nasdaq last year.  ( 72 min )

Exxon is a financial fortress.  ( 73 min )

Investors marked time ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with earnings from Amazon on deck to test prospects for a Big Tech-fueled bump.  ( 75 min )

Investors marked time ahead of the Fed's rate decision, with earnings from Amazon on deck to test prospects for a Big Tech-fueled bump.  ( 74 min )

The aggressive growth investor added to these three existing positions on Monday.  ( 73 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Cocoa plunged by the most ever — slumping as much as 27% in just two days — with price swings becoming more extreme as fewer investors and companies can afford to maintain trading positions.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailUS Warns ICC Action on Israel Wo  ( 73 min )

McDonald's hefty expansion plans helped to boost sales in Q1.  ( 74 min )

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Sky-rocketing demand for Mounjaro and Zepbound, both chemically known as tirzepatide, has propelled the drugmaker's market value above $700 billion - surpassing both Tesla and Walmart. Lilly said its raised forecast reflects "greater clarity about the company's production expansion for the remainder of the year". In the short- to mid-term, the U.S. drugmaker expects sales growth for its weight-loss and diabetes treatments to primarily depend on how much it can produce and ship.  ( 64 min )

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“He has $1.2 million invested. I have close to $5 million in investments.”  ( 76 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Democratic US lawmakers led by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate the timing of stock sales by UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s chairman and three executives.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemHSBC CEO Quinn Unexpectedly Steps Down After Almost 5 YearsStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterBinance and CZ’s Fortunes Are Set to Grow, Jail or no JailUS  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian shares advanced Tuesday, led by Japanese equities, while the latest data from China emphasized the ongoing recovery in the world’s second-biggest economy.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterUS Warns ICC Action on Israel Would Hurt Cease-Fire ChancesYen Sparks Intervention Suspicion After U-Turn From 1990 LowsWhat 60,000 Headlines Say About the Fed’s Next MoveGauges c  ( 74 min )

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Dan Purcell, the founder and CEO of Ceartas, recalls feeling devastated when he realized that a former partner had, unbeknownst to him, uploaded private, intimate videos of them onto a porn site. Purcell then looked into services that could help him take the videos down, but most were aimed at large enterprises rather than creators. Resolved to come up with a solution to help prevent such violations, Purcell roped in his co-founder Jonny Smyth (now CTO of the startup) to build Ceartas in 2021.  ( 71 min )

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Asia's first spot bitcoin and ether ETFs debuted in Hong Kong with dismal trading volumes.  ( 71 min )

Annuities are an essential component of the American retirement system. But few of us even understand them, let alone buy them.  ( 74 min )

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These are two rock-solid ETFs for long-term investors, but they have some important differences.  ( 73 min )

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This up-and-coming fast-casual chain has a promising future.  ( 73 min )

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Wall Street's brightest, most successful billionaire money managers are ditching Nvidia in favor of two time-tested income stocks with yields of 6.6%!  ( 75 min )

This "Magnificent Seven" tech stock has the strength to soar, thanks to its growth engines.  ( 75 min )

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Nasdaq futures are also falling in premarket trading.  ( 16 min )

I've been buying shares of Realty Income hand over fist this year.  ( 73 min )

Meta Platforms and Alphabet have initiated quarterly payouts since this year began, leaving only two Magnificent Seven constituents as non-payers.  ( 75 min )

It's safer and simpler than you might think to make money in the stock market.  ( 73 min )

Several hedge fund billionaires sold shares of Nvidia and bought shares of Amazon during the fourth quarter.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Gold was on track for a third straight month of gains due to strong central bank and haven demand, as the focus turned to this week’s Federal Reserve rate-decision meeting at which policymakers are expected to strike a hawkish tone.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterUS Warns ICC Action on Israel Would Hurt Cease-Fire ChancesYen Sparks Intervention Suspicion After U-Turn F  ( 72 min )

China has built up a $170bn (£135bn) stockpile of gold after a record buying spree, in a move that has raised fears Beijing is preparing its economy for a possible conflict over Taiwan.  ( 73 min )

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MSTR earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.  ( 97 min )

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Palantir has emerged as a leader in the AI revolution, but does that make the company the next big opportunity in tech?  ( 73 min )

Super Micro Computer shares tumbled in after-hours trading Tuesday after the company reported revenue that missed analysts' expectations despite more than doubling from the year-ago period.  ( 17 min )

Amazon reported first-quarter earnings after the bell Tuesday that beat analysts' estimates on the back of growth from its Amazon Web Services and advertising revenue.  ( 17 min )

Stellantis shares plunged on Tuesday after the automaker reported a big drop in first-quarter revenue and shipments ahead of the release of a number of new models this year.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, cementing its first monthly loss of the year as data on wage growth reignited inflation concerns.  ( 17 min )

PayPal reported results for the first quarter that beat estimates and raised its full-year earnings guidance as its payment volumes and transactions climbed.  ( 17 min )

Amazon announced Tuesday that its AI-powered assistant Amazon Q for businesses and developers is generally available in the U.S.  ( 19 min )

Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao was sentenced to four months in prison Tuesday. CZ had pleaded guilty to charges including money laundering by Binance last November.  ( 19 min )

Cannabis stocks soared on Tuesday after the Associated Press reported the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration planned to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous class of drug  ( 17 min )

HSBC Shares rose Tuesday after the London-based bank surprised the market and said its group CEO was stepping down.  ( 17 min )

An index measuring wages and benefits grew more than economists expected in the first quarter in a sign that inflation could be reheating.  ( 18 min )

Walmart is closing 51 health centers in five states and will shutter its telehealth business, as expenses around building a network of low-cost health clinics increase. The company is also launching a new grocery label called BetterGoods.  ( 17 min )

3M exceeded estimates for first-quarter profit and sales, signaling its streamlining efforts are paying off. However, the company also announced the end of an era in its annual dividend hikes.  ( 17 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday as the market reacted to the latest earnings news and a report showing employment costs rose more than expected in the first quarter.  ( 17 min )

McDonald's reported first-quarter earnings that missed estimates as its results were hurt by the effects of inflation on consumers and continuing boycotts in the Middle East.  ( 17 min )

Higher prices and strong demand in Latin America helped boost first-quarter results for Coca-Cola.  ( 17 min )

GE HealthCare shares tumbled Tuesday after the medical device manufacturer reported weaker-than-expected results as sales in its Imaging, Ultrasound, and Patient Care Solutions segments fell.  ( 18 min )

The Drugmaker Raised Full-Year Revenue Projections by $2 Billion  ( 18 min )

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NXP shares jumped 6% in extended trading Monday after the Dutch-based chipmaker posted quarterly earnings and a current-quarter outlook that came in ahead of estimates. Monitor this important chart level.  ( 18 min )

Prijzen voor goederen en diensten zijn de afgelopen drie jaar meer gestegen dan de lonen. Die zijn sinds 2020 gemiddeld 12,6 procent omhoog gegaan, terwijl de inflatie over dezelfde periode 17,3 procent bedroeg. Dat blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

De Amerikaanse rechtbank heeft een gevangenisstraf van vier maanden opgelegd. De oprichter en voormalige topman van cryptoplatform Binance is veroordeeld voor het overtreden van antiwitwasregels.  ( 1 min )

Schiphol heeft op meer dan een derde van de werkplekken in de bagagehallen nog geen tilhulp om bagagemedewerkers te ontlasten. De luchthaven wilde de tilhulpen overal hebben, maar zegt tegen technische en operationele uitdagingen aan te lopen.  ( 1 min )

Marktplaats introduceert een nieuwe functie waarmee gebruikers een product voor een vaste vraagprijs meteen kunnen aanschaffen. Er hoeft dan niet meer onderhandeld te worden over de prijs.  ( 1 min )

Tientallen winkels van Sacha verdwijnen binnenkort uit de winkelstraten. Het bedrijf kan de winkels niet openhouden door kostenstijgingen. Sacha wil wel verder als online schoenenwinkel.  ( 1 min )

Brussel grijpt in bij Facebook-moederbedrijf Meta omdat het bedrijf te weinig doet tegen de verspreiding van desinformatie op Facebook en Instagram. Daardoor bestaat de kans dat bijvoorbeeld Russische verspreiders van nepnieuws de aankomende Europese verkiezingen beïnvloeden.  ( 1 min )

De lonen zijn in april met 4,7 procent gestegen. Daarmee zet de dalende trend door aangezien er in maart nog sprake was van een stijging van 5,8 procent. Bedrijven zijn terughoudender geworden in het maken van forse loonafspraken vanwege de economische onzekerheid.  ( 1 min )

De economie van de landen die met de euro betalen is in de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar licht gegroeid. Daardoor kwam het eurogebied uit een milde recessie, nadat de economie in de vorige twee kwartalen was gekrompen.  ( 1 min )

Tim Kuik stopt vandaag na 25 jaar als directeur van Stichting BREIN. Als groot tegenstander van illegale downloads was hij ooit 'de meest gehate man op internet'. Maar in gesprek met NU.nl zegt hij nooit de handdoek in de ring te hebben willen gooien.  ( 1 min )

Air France-KLM heeft in de eerste drie maanden van 2024 een verlies van bijna een half miljard euro geleden als gevolg van slecht weer en langdurig onderhoud aan vliegtuigen. Het is het grootste kwartaalverlies sinds het eerste kwartaal van 2022.  ( 1 min )

De helft van de Nederlandse beleggingsfondsen die zichzelf duurzaam noemen, investeert nog in de fossiele sector. Daarmee voldoen ze niet aan nieuwe Europese regels, die waarschijnlijk later dit jaar ingaan.  ( 1 min )

Voor woensdag moeten miljoenen mensen belastingaangifte doen. Traditioneel doen velen dit op het allerlaatste moment. Ook kun je net als miljoenen anderen uitstel aanvragen. Boetes voor een te late aangifte, krijg je overigens niet snel.  ( 1 min )

Tim Kuik stopt vandaag na 25 jaar als directeur van Stichting BREIN. Als groot tegenstander van illegale downloads was hij ooit 'de meest gehate man op internet'. Maar in gesprek met NU.nl zegt hij nooit de handdoek in de ring te hebben willen gooien.  ( 1 min )

Air France-KLM heeft in de eerste drie maanden van 2024 een verlies van bijna een half miljard euro geleden als gevolg van slecht weer en langdurig onderhoud aan vliegtuigen. Het is het grootste kwartaalverlies sinds het eerste kwartaal van 2022.  ( 1 min )

Het Chinese modeplatform Shein breidt uit naar de wereld van verzorging, huishoudelijke producten en speelgoed. Daarover is het snelgroeiende bedrijf in gesprek met onder meer Colgate-Palmolive en Hasbro, schrijft persbureau Reuters.  ( 1 min )

Begin dit jaar waren er in Nederland ruim 83.000 fysieke winkels. Dat aantal nam vorig jaar met 1.100 toe en daarmee is de dalende trend van de afgelopen jaren onderbroken, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

De inflatie is in april afgenomen tot 2,7 procent, meldt statistiekbureau CBS. Die daling heeft vooral te maken met de energieprijzen en de prijzen aan de pomp.  ( 1 min )

Tim Kuik stopt vandaag na 25 jaar als directeur van Stichting BREIN. Als groot tegenstander van illegale downloads was hij ooit 'de meest gehate man op internet'. Maar in gesprek met NU.nl zegt hij nooit de handdoek in de ring te hebben willen gooien.  ( 1 min )

Demissionair klimaatminister Rob Jetten gaat mogelijk subsidie verlenen aan de opslag van CO2 uit omgebouwde kolencentrales die alleen nog maar biomassa verbranden. Maar volgens een recent advies aan het kabinet kost dat veel geld en levert het op termijn weinig op voor het klimaat.  ( 1 min )

Stellantis shares plunged on Tuesday after the automaker reported a big drop in first-quarter revenue and shipments ahead of the release of a number of new models this year.  ( 1 min )

HSBC Shares rose Tuesday after the London-based bank surprised the market and said its group CEO was stepping down.  ( 1 min )

Walmart is closing 51 health centers in five states and will shutter its telehealth business, as expenses around building a network of low-cost health clinics increase. The company is also launching a new grocery label called BetterGoods.  ( 1 min )

3M exceeded estimates for first-quarter profit and sales, signaling its streamlining efforts are paying off. However, the company also announced the end of an era in its annual dividend hikes.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 dropped 1.6% on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, cementing its first monthly loss of the year as data on wage growth reignited inflation concerns.  ( 1 min )

U.S. equities dropped at midday as the market reacted to the latest earnings news and a report showing employment costs rose more than expected in the first quarter.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures ticked lower in premarket trading on Tuesday as earnings reports from consumer giants continued to roll in and the Federal Reserve began its two-day policy meeting.  ( 1 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s PacifiCorp now faces a demand for $30 billion from victims of Oregon’s 2020 Labor Day wildfires, an escalation of a legal onslaught on the largest grid operator in the western US.Most Read from BloombergTesla Soars on Tentative China Approval for Driving SystemStocks Trade for 390 Minutes a Day. Increasingly, Only 10 MatterYen Sparks Intervention Suspicion After U-Turn From 1990 LowsWhat 60,000 Headlines Say About the Fed’s Next MoveUS Warns ICC Action on  ( 73 min )

Amazon earnings preview: What to expect from the company's fiscal fourth quarter results  ( 73 min )

Investors were cheered by the company's signing of several new debt financing deals.  ( 72 min )

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Despite muted anticipation for the new products, an executive of one of the issuers reportedly expects that the first-day issuance of the Hong Kong offerings will exceed the U.S. debut in January.  ( 72 min )

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MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported a net operating loss of $53.1 million, or $3.09 per share, in the first quarter after taking a digital asset impairment charge of $191.6 million, according to a Monday afternoon press release. While some had expected the company might adopt the new digital asset fair value accounting standard, and thus report a sizable profit thanks to bitcoin's {{BTC}} first quarter rally, the company elected not to do so. Speaking on the earnings call, CFO Andrew Kang said the company fully plans to adopt the new digital asset fair value accounting rule and is currently evaluating the best time to do so.  ( 71 min )

Income-seeking investors are always on the lookout for reliable high-yield stocks with a history of consistent dividend growth. Three companies that fit this bill are Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT), Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:O), and Pfizer ...  ( 73 min )

Despite the tough macro environment, this bank continues to perform flawlessly.  ( 71 min )

AMD will report its Q1 earnings after the bell on Tuesday, as Wall Street looks for signs of AI and PC sales growth.  ( 74 min )

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Bets against Tesla stock are still mounting even as short sellers lose billions following the stock's post earnings report surge.  ( 73 min )

Escalating electricity needs from running AI data centers will create downstream investment benefits in the utilities, renewable energy generation, and industrial sectors, according to Goldman Sachs. In a recently published study, equity analyst Carly Davenport has listed a basket of stocks positioned to benefit from the potential massive surge in U.S. power demand. The investment bank forecasts that data center power demand will grow at 15% compound annual growth rate from 2023-2030. This growt  ( 73 min )

A 53-year-old trucker named Donny called into "The Ramsey Show" asking Dave Ramsey and co-host Dr. John Delony for advice on finding a way out of his distressing circumstances. Donny's initial admission set the tone. “I'm 53 years old, have absolutely nothing for retirement, I'm $50,000 in debt, and I want a divorce,” he said. Don't Miss: The shocking amount the average American would save by now if they started an account in 2010 with today’s high yield savings rates will make you run to open y  ( 73 min )

“I guess just a PSA to investors out there: You only get eventual justice with the SEC, if you even get that,” Asana CEO Dustin Moskovitz said.  ( 73 min )

NYCB did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment seeking details about the delay. The bank has been under pressure since January when it posted a surprise loss for the fourth quarter due to higher provisions tied to its exposure to the commercial real estate portfolio. NYCB's acquisition of Flagstar Bank in 2022 and some assets of failed Signature Bank last year had pushed it above the $100-billion threshold.  ( 71 min )

Intel stock just flopped again. It's become a pattern.  ( 74 min )

SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) shares reversed their gains after the company reported fiscal first-quarter 2024 results on Monday. Adjusted revenue increased 26% year-on-year to $580.648 million, beating the consensus of $555.997 million. The adjusted EPS of $0.02 beat the consensus of $0.01. SoFi added 622,000 new members in the quarter, bringing its total member count to over 8.1 million (+44% Y/Y). SoFi also added over 989,000 new products in the quarter, for a total of over 11.8 millio  ( 72 min )

Artificial intelligence is garnering a lot of hype right now, but one notable name in the space is falling behind.  ( 73 min )

Retiring early might sound like a fantasy, especially in today’s economic climate, but financial guru Dave Ramsey assures us it’s entirely possible with the right strategies—one of the most potent being an investment in real estate. In his recent ...  ( 64 min )

‘Audentes Fortuna iuvat,’ wrote Virgil in his classic epic, the Aeneid. The saying, translated as ‘Fortune favors the bold,’ means that Fortuna, the Goddess of luck, is more likely to help those who take risks or action. The stock market gives us one of the clearest examples of this principle with penny stocks. These low-cost shares, listed at $5 or less, present a rock-bottom entry point, making them true gold for the risk-tolerant investor. The appeal is clear. For the same price as one share  ( 75 min )

At 14 times predicted 2026 earnings, the stock looks cheap.  ( 72 min )

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), now the world’s second most valuable company, has had a challenging year so far in 2024. The tech giant has lost significant market share in China to domestic rival Huawei, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently ...  ( 73 min )

Rising Treasury yields are once again a headwind for stocks. Strategists don't see relief coming unless Fed Chair Jerome Powell is surprisingly dovish in his press conference on Wednesday.  ( 73 min )

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Realty Income Corp. (NYSE:O), known as “The Monthly Dividend Company,” has been a reliable source of consistent dividend income for investors over the years. As a real estate investment trust (REIT) and a member of the elite group of Dividend ...  ( 73 min )

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Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN), will be reporting its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Wall Street expects 78 cents in EPS and $133.1 billion in revenues as the company reports after market hours. Amazon stock has been buoyed by the company’s strong positioning in AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce. The stock has been on an upward trajectory, gaining 71.10% over the past year and showing a positive trend of 18.22% YTD. Key Factors To Watch As Amazon Reports Q1 Earnings As Amazon prepares to rep  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Boeing Co. is looking to sell bonds in as many as six parts, its first bond sale after the planemaker reported a quarterly loss and $3.9 billion of cash burn, and Moody’s Ratings cut the company’s credit rating to a step above junk. Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First S  ( 71 min )

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Warren Buffett, notorious for his cherry sodas and aversion to splurges, is the king of value investing. But when it came to his billionaire buddy Bill Gates and popping the question, Buffett tossed frugality out the window, according to "The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 2: The Making of a Billionaire" by Glen Arnold. In 1993, Gates, accompanied by his future wife Melinda, visited Omaha, Nebraska, to attend a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. shareholder’s conference. They were greeted by Buffett, who q  ( 73 min )

Musk has been making promises about its FSD software for years, but this weekend could finally be a watershed moment.  ( 72 min )

Palantir's popular AIP platform could spur revenue growth at the artificial intelligence company.  ( 71 min )

Intel keeps disappointing investors amid the rising stock prices in the semiconductor industry.  ( 71 min )

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Here's how you can profit from this game-changing technology.  ( 73 min )

Here's everything you need to know about the electric vehicle maker's week.  ( 71 min )

Planning for a Roth IRA is a little different than with most other retirement assets. This tax-advantaged account generates entirely untaxed income, as long as effectively boosting the value of your withdrawals and your Social Security benefits. That changes your options compared to having a pre-tax 401(k) or other non-Roth account. For example, say that […] The post I'm 60 With $1.2 Million in a Roth IRA. How Do I Make Sure This Money Lasts the Rest of My Life? appeared first on SmartReads by S  ( 75 min )

Intel is spending billions to catch up to the latest technology.  ( 71 min )

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never been shy about speaking his mind.  ( 71 min )

Are you looking to build a solid investment portfolio that can weather any market condition? Look no further than the wisdom of Kevin O’Leary, the renowned venture capitalist and Shark Tank star. In a recent LinkedIn post, O’Leary shared his ...  ( 72 min )

Ark Invest bought more shares of companies down heavily.  ( 6 min )

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The company's enormous size makes it difficult to buy and then remove a meaningful number of outstanding shares.  ( 72 min )

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Is this cruise giant a solid long-term buy?  ( 72 min )

There aren't many businesses that are higher quality than this one.  ( 73 min )

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These companies pay durable dividends that should last for decades.  ( 74 min )

These stocks aren't bargains.  ( 73 min )

As concerns regarding delayed rate cuts amid looming geopolitical threats pile on, investing in dividend stocks might be the best move for investors seeking passive income. These investments not only provide a steady stream of income but also offer a ...  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Michael Saylor’s decision back in 2020 to start buying Bitcoin has paid off in spades this year for the co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy Inc. Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide  ( 73 min )

The "Magnificent Seven" stocks dominate the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. One notable hedge fund manager has three in his top 10 holdings.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The regular market for US equities runs for 390 minutes on a standard trading day. But at the rate things are going, eventually the last 10 might be the only ones that matter.Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will S  ( 74 min )

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Tesla is providing a boost ahead of a big week filled with a Fed rate decision, the monthly jobs report, and more Big Tech earnings.  ( 74 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The family behind one of Mexico’s biggest diversified fortunes is ramping up its long-term wager on a US regional bank, joining a wave of the nation’s super-rich expanding their overseas investments.Most Read from BloombergMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Rebounds Strongly After First Slide Past 160 Since 1990Yen Watche  ( 73 min )

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A job applicant refused to complete an aptitude test because it "seemed like a lot of work." It cost them the job, but now the employer who admitted he was put off has come under fire.  ( 73 min )

Despite liking the business models, I'm noticing some potential signs of trouble.  ( 71 min )

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All three AI stocks should be big winners over the long term.  ( 73 min )

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The ingredients could be in place for one stock to replace Bank of America as Buffett's second largest holding.  ( 73 min )

This top Vanguard growth fund should be at the top of your shopping list if the market dips.  ( 72 min )

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S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are also rising in premarket trading.  ( 16 min )

Four wealthy hedge fund managers sold shares of Nvidia during the fourth quarter and redeployed capital into a supercharged Nasdaq-100 index fund.  ( 74 min )

Many technology stocks are soaring, and you may be wondering if they've gotten too expensive.  ( 74 min )

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Congress' three most-active traders, along with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have been piling into four brand-name artificial intelligence (AI) stocks.  ( 75 min )

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Investment platforms will take some time to establish the necessary compliance framework to sell bitcoin ETF products, the report said.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Royal Philips NV shares soared by a record after a lower-than-expected settlement on US claims linked to faulty sleep apnea devices, stoking hopes the manufacturer has moved past concerns that have dogged it for the past three years. Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostMusk Leaves China With Tesla Driving Software Hurdles ClearedElliott Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored Sumitomo, Source SaysYen Watchers Ask When Japan Will S  ( 73 min )

Although Berkshire Hathaway's $373 billion portfolio contains 45 stocks and two index funds, not all of the Oracle of Omaha's holdings are equal.  ( 75 min )

C3.ai and SoundHound AI are two popular AI experts with flexible business models. But which one is the better investment in April 2024? The answer might surprise you.  ( 36 min )

Tesla is partnering with Chinese search giant Baidu to deploy mapping and navigation technology in China, as Elon Musk moves closer to rolling...  ( 70 min )

Investors should understand the differences between these income-generating stocks.  ( 73 min )

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Bitcoin's fourth halving marks a significant milestone, with notable differences that every investor needs to know.  ( 72 min )

Investors are hoping Fed Chair Jerome Powell will provide some answers this week about everything from the unpredictable path of inflation to whether 2024 rate cuts are still a possibility.  ( 74 min )

Deutsche Bank shares were 4.9% lower in premarket trade on Monday after news that Germany's largest lender could be on the hook for up to 1.3 billion euros ($1.39 billion) in a yearslong lawsuit claiming it underpaid in its purchase of Postbank. ($1 = 0.9325 euros)  ( 70 min )

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Dutch medical devices maker Philips said on Monday it had agreed to pay $1.1 billion in a settlement of personal injury cases in the United States related to the global recall of ventilators used to treat sleep apnea. Philips said it did not admit any fault or liability, but the settlement would end uncertainty over the U.S. litigation. Amsterdam-based Philips has been grappling with the fallout of its recall of millions of breathing devices and ventilators for three years, as fears of large litigation bills lopped off about two-thirds of its market value.  ( 71 min )

The widely followed hedge fund manager thinks this is one of the best businesses on Earth.  ( 73 min )

A bond market anomaly that has reliably predicted a U.S. recession in the past may normalize this year in a highly unusual manner. The market signal, called a yield curve, has been upside down since early July 2022, with investors getting less to lock up their money for longer periods than they are for shorter durations. In the past, yield curves typically become right-side up as an economic slowdown leads the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, bringing down yields on near-term bonds that are sensitive to policy rates, a phenomenon called bull steepening.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. is set to clear a key hurdle to introduce its advanced assisted driving features in China by partnering with Baidu Inc. in mapping and navigation functions, people familiar with the matter said.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoYen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide AcceleratesBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $27  ( 26 min )

The yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders citing yen-buying intervention by Japanese authorities to boost the currency that is languishing near 34-year lows. The dollar fell sharply to 156.55 yen from as high as 160.245 earlier in the day. Trade sources said Japanese banks were seen selling dollars for yen.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yen tumbled past yet another psychological milestone for the first time since 1990, raising questions about why the Japanese authorities don’t appear to have stepped in to support the currency. Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275BHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingTrump’s Econom  ( 72 min )

The crypto market is balancing the threat of stagflation against a liquidity injection from the Treasury General Account (TGA), and the launch of Hong Kong's bitcoin ETFs.  ( 72 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Asian markets are set for a mostly positive open, with technology companies particularly in focus, following a rally in US markets after an inflation reading eased concerns of a more hawkish Federal Reserve.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Plung  ( 35 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong’s benchmark equity index headed for a technical bull market as stocks in the city extended this month’s stellar rebound sparked by overseas inflows.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Yen Watchers Ask When Japan Will Step In as Slide AcceleratesBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the  ( 72 min )

Paramount is currently engaged in exclusive deal talks with Skydance Media, an independent studio led by Ellison, though some investors have urged Paramount to explore other options. Ellison is offering to buy a block of Paramount shares at a premium to help improve Paramount's finances, the report said, citing a person familiar with the talks.  ( 62 min )

Oil prices fell in early Asian trading on Monday, reversing gains from Friday as U.S. inflation data further dimmed the prospects of interest rate cuts anytime soon and boosted the dollar, which hurts oil demand. Brent crude futures fell 75 cents, or 0.84%, to $88.75 a barrel while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were down 65 cents, or 0.78%, to $83.20 a barrel by 1221 GMT. "The sticky U.S. inflation sparks concerns for 'higher-for-longer' interest rates", leading to a stronger U.S. dollar and putting pressure on commodity prices, independent market analyst Tina Teng said.  ( 71 min )

Fintech Firm Sees 2024 as a 'Transitional Year'  ( 17 min )

Meta shares lost ground Monday amid reports of job cuts and indications the social media giant could face a probe by European regulators over its efforts counter disinformation.  ( 17 min )

The U.S. job market has been steaming ahead lately, and forecasters don’t see any sign that it slowed down much in April.  ( 18 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.3% on Monday, April 29, 2024, ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, jobs data, and big-name earnings reports.  ( 17 min )

Fulton Financial is acquiring Republic First Bank after the first U.S. bank failure of 2024  ( 19 min )

Federal regulators are investigating two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles and their self-driving feature.  ( 17 min )

The friction between regulators and the crypto industry was heightened last week after the DOJ charged founders of a non-custodial bitcoin wallet with money laundering while crypto firm Consensys took the SEC to court.  ( 21 min )

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Advanced Micro Devices will report earnings after the bell Tuesday, with investors likely watching for data center revenue strength and the impact of artificial intelligence demand.  ( 19 min )

Major U.S. equity market indexes got a boost from the tech sector and were higher at midday Monday, April 29, 2024.  ( 17 min )

Shares Jumped After An Upgrade From Bernstein Analysts, Who Called On Investors To 'Be Like Buffett' And Buy Value  ( 18 min )

Onsemi shares surged Monday as the chipmaker reported first-quarter profit and sales that beat analysts' estimates.  ( 17 min )

Dutch medical devices giant Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to pay out personal injury cases linked to the recall of some of its sleep apnea devices.  ( 18 min )

Domino's Pizza shares gained in early trading Monday as the chain's loyalty program and agreement with Uber Eats helped boost first-quarter results.  ( 17 min )

Tesla shares jumped Monday following reports CEO Elon Musk won tentative approval to deploy Tesla's Full Self-Driving system in China.  ( 17 min )

After Last Week's Rebound, Watch This Key Chart Pattern  ( 18 min )

News of the day for April 29, 2024  ( 20 min )

After Friday's Steep Decline for the Stock, Watch This Key Price Level  ( 18 min )

Begin dit jaar waren er in Nederland ruim 83.000 fysieke winkels. Dat aantal nam vorig jaar met 1.100 toe en daarmee is de dalende trend van de afgelopen jaren onderbroken, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

De landen van de G7 hebben een akkoord gesloten over het sluiten van kolencentrales voor 2036. Dat bevestigde de Britse energieminister Andrew Bowie aan media in Turijn, waar de G7-landen twee dagen bijeen zijn.  ( 1 min )

Wie bij Eneco een variabel contract heeft en zonnepanelen op zijn dak heeft liggen, betaalt vanaf deze zomer 11,5 cent per kilowattuur teruggeleverde stroom. Dat heeft de energiemaatschappij maandag bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Wie bij Eneco een variabel contract heeft en zonnepanelen op zijn dak heeft liggen, betaalt vanaf deze zomer 11,5 cent per kilowattuur teruggeleverde stroom. Dat heeft de energiemaatschappij maandag bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Na succesvolle procedures tegen reclames van KLM en Shell richten klimaatactivisten zich nu op de cruise-industrie. Het bedrijf MSC Cruises moet stoppen met advertenties die suggereren dat een duurzame cruise mogelijk is, stellen zij maandag in een klacht bij de Reclame Code Commissie.  ( 1 min )

Flitsbezorger Getir vertrekt uit Nederland en andere landen waar het bedrijf actief is. De bezorgdienst gaat zich alleen nog op de Turkse markt, waar het bedrijf oorspronkelijk vandaan komt, richten.  ( 1 min )

De vonk die overslaat tussen acteurs. Je ziet het wel vaker, zoals bij Delfina Chaves en Martijn Lakemeier, die koningin Máxima en koning Willem-Alexander spelen in de nieuwe Videoland-serie Máxima. Maar waardoor worden collega's verliefd op elkaar? En is dat handig?  ( 1 min )

De Hollandse Energie Maatschappij (HEM) verlaagt met terugwerkende kracht de tarieven van hun klanten. Na gesprekken met de ACM belooft de energieleverancier ook te stoppen met het telefonisch werven van klanten.  ( 1 min )

De boetes die werkgevers krijgen als ze werknemers uit het buitenland illegaal laten werken, zijn te laag. Bedrijven die mensen zonder vergunning aan het werk zetten, kunnen daar flink van profiteren, meldt de Arbeidsinspectie.  ( 1 min )

Het aantal woningen in de private huursector is in twee jaar tijd gestegen met zo'n 67.000 huurhuizen. Er zijn nu ongeveer 1,2 miljoen woningen in die sector.  ( 1 min )

Philips schikt voor 1,1 miljard dollar aan claims in verband met de slaapapneu-affaire bij het zorgtechnologieconcern. Het gaat om letselschadeclaims in de VS als gevolg van Philips-apparaten tegen slaapapneu.  ( 1 min )

Philips schikt voor 1,1 miljard dollar aan claims in verband met de slaapapneu-affaire bij het zorgtechnologieconcern. Het gaat om letselschadeclaims in de VS als gevolg van Philips-apparaten tegen slaapapneu.  ( 1 min )

De gemeente Arnhem gaat de schulden van een aantal inwoners opkopen. Door dit experiment moet er anders naar het huidige schuldhulpsysteem worden gekeken, vindt de gemeente. Maar wat is er dan precies mis met dat systeem?  ( 1 min )

Veel minder vrouwen dan mannen werken aan AI-toepassingen. Dat zorgt voor problemen. Het gebrek aan vrouwelijk perspectief kan de technologie onveiliger maken en het risico op discriminatie vergroten.  ( 1 min )

Veel minder vrouwen dan mannen werken aan AI-toepassingen. Dat zorgt voor problemen. Het gebrek aan vrouwelijk perspectief kan de technologie onveiliger maken en het risico op discriminatie vergroten.  ( 1 min )

Fulton Financial acquired the debt and deposits of Republic First Bank after the first bank failure of 2024.  ( 1 min )

Federal regulators are investigating two fatal crashes involving Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles and their self-driving feature.  ( 1 min )

Apple shares jumped Monday after an upgrade to outperform by Bernstein analysts, who said investors should take advantage of the recent pullback and "be like Buffett" to buy the attractively valued stock.  ( 1 min )

Dutch medical devices giant Philips agreed to a $1.1 billion settlement to pay out personal injury cases linked to the recall of some of its sleep apnea devices.  ( 1 min )

The S&P 500 advanced 0.3% on Monday, April 29, 2024, ahead of this week's Federal Reserve meeting, jobs data, and big-name earnings reports.  ( 1 min )

Major U.S. equity market indexes got a boost from the tech sector and were higher at midday Monday, April 29, 2024.  ( 1 min )

U.S. stock futures were up in premarket trading on Monday, extending last week's rally into a week crammed with corporate earnings, employment data, and a Federal Reserve policy meeting.  ( 1 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Redstone family and independent film producer David Ellison have both made concessions to make a possible change in control at Paramount Global more appealing to the company’s smaller investors, according to a person familiar with the talks.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Servi  ( 72 min )

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Its products might be controversial, but the company has many admirers in the investment community.  ( 72 min )

Great businesses don't automatically turn into great investments.  ( 35 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- The US Treasury is set to keep its sales of long-term debt steady in a new plan this week, with the government expected to get relief soon from the Federal Reserve’s rapid run-down in its securities holdings.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Fed  ( 75 min )

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The iconic automaker is surging despite weaker-than-expected financial results. Can the rally last?  ( 64 min )

Some of the best, proven sources of dividend income involve real estate investment trusts, master limited partnerships, and business development companies.  ( 74 min )

Can the best get even better?  ( 73 min )

There's no stopping this high-flying biotech.  ( 64 min )

Hopes are high for Bitcoin after the halving. Is a new all-time high of $100,000 possible?  ( 73 min )

PayPal is down 79% from its all-time high and has never been cheaper. Should investors buy it as it undergoes a transition year?  ( 73 min )

SoFi is an emerging leader in fintech thanks to its growing platform.  ( 73 min )

Despite its popularity, QQQ is very rarely the best choice for any investor.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Copper’s surge to $10,000 a ton just days after the bombshell news that BHP Group is trying to buy Anglo American Plc is highlighting a core disconnect at the heart of the industry: miners just aren’t building enough mines.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit, a Week After Nixing IndiaElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingFed Repricing Gives Rise to New Equities Playbook in AsiaAp  ( 73 min )

Standout earnings results from Microsoft and Alphabet are drawing investors' attention back to AI.  ( 72 min )

Rivian, Nio, and ChargePoint could be great contrarian plays for patient investors.  ( 73 min )

Tepper is fond of companies that stand to benefit and contribute greatly to the new AI revolution.  ( 74 min )

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The billionaire investor is still bullish on Microsoft and Nvidia.  ( 73 min )

My wife and I bought long-term care policies 25 years ago when they were relatively cheap. Now, our premiums have increased for the third time to over $500 per month and will rise again in six years. I figure I’ve already paid about $72,000 in premiums. Now, in our late 70s, I’m trying to decide […] The post Ask an Advisor: Our Long-Term Care Insurance Now Costs $500 Per Month. We’re in Our Mid-70s and Have Paid $72k in Total. Should We Cancel Our Policies? appeared first on SmartReads by SmartA  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Robust global economic growth may offer equities enough support to resume a record-breaking rally, even if bets on Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year are completely abandoned.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit, a Week After Nixing IndiaBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoFed Repricing Gives Rise to New Equities Playbook in AsiaApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for  ( 36 min )

The biotech's weight loss drug candidate could fuel a premium-laden buyout, but risks abound.  ( 72 min )

This ETF can provide market-beating potential and relative stability because of the size of its holdings.  ( 73 min )

The market's pricing in all of the bad and none of the good.  ( 74 min )

This leading semiconductor company could turbocharge your returns.  ( 72 min )

Impressive track records and bright futures have these stocks at the top of my buy list.  ( 73 min )

These healthcare stocks can provide enviable long-term portfolio growth.  ( 74 min )

This earnings has started with a whimper.  ( 73 min )

This summer could provide two huge growth catalysts for this stock.  ( 73 min )

Palantir stock surged 167% last year as the company capitalizes on artificial intelligence (AI).  ( 73 min )

Exxon has multiple catalysts to drive robust earnings growth through 2027.  ( 73 min )

After a bounceback week for stocks, a Fed meeting, jobs report, and a busy week of corporate earnings are set to greet investors.  ( 38 min )

Small-cap stocks have been underperforming the market, but that could change if investors begin gravitating toward value.  ( 74 min )

These stocks have carved new niches in established industries.  ( 73 min )

Energy Transfer continues to steadily increase its monster distribution.  ( 73 min )

Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk arrived in the Chinese capital on Sunday, just as the nation's carmakers are showing off their latest electric vehicle models at the Beijing auto show. A brief online report from state broadcaster CCTV said that Musk had come at the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and met with its president, Ren Hongbin, to exchange views on further cooperation and other topics. It wasn't clear whether Musk would visit the auto show, which runs through this week.  ( 71 min )

These companies should be able to continue capitalizing on elevated inflation.  ( 74 min )

How does a decade of mid-teen percentage dividend increases sound as a starting point? Here are two stocks that have done just that.  ( 73 min )

Buffett's top stocks are not only safe, but they have also generated some impressive returns.  ( 73 min )

This other stock has an easier and more immediate path to strong returns.  ( 74 min )

This closely watched investor is a fan of retail-based enterprises.  ( 73 min )

Whether or not these stocks hit analysts' price targets, they all should be attractive to investors seeking great income and solid growth.  ( 73 min )

Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul Pelosi uses an investing strategy that lowers upfront costs.  ( 72 min )

Contrary to what many believe, the S&P 500 index can be beaten with minimal added risk.  ( 73 min )

Simple and outlandish arguments can be infectiously persuasive.  ( 73 min )

This ETF's strategy is not without risk, but it offers investors an excellent way to receive monthly income while exposing them to the stock market's upside and limiting downside.  ( 73 min )

History provides a transparent outlook for investors if Joe Biden wins in November and Democrats control Congress.  ( 76 min )

Verizon's big-time dividend is on an increasingly sustainable foundation.  ( 73 min )

AI could generate trillions of dollars over the next ten years. One company is already an early winner of this windfall.  ( 65 min )

Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors thinks the small-cap Russell 2000 could climb 50% by the end of 2024.  ( 74 min )

Nvidia invested in both companies late last year.  ( 73 min )

China International Capital Corp (CICC) is cutting the base pay of onshore investment bankers by as much as 25%, three sources said, in a major effort to reduce costs amid volatile markets and Beijing's austerity drive. CICC didn't immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment on Sunday. The salary cuts will affect more than 2,000 bankers, and come after one of the largest investment banks in China by headcount trimmed bankers' bonuses last year by up to 40%, as Reuters reported in April last year.  ( 72 min )

The Oracle of Omaha has an eye for superior businesses.  ( 73 min )

One of the world's most successful hedge fund managers has one of the most concentrated portfolio's in the business.  ( 74 min )

Billionaire investors are aggressively buying both Chevron and Altria Group stock.  ( 72 min )

The oil and gas giant has benefited from higher oil prices, and external factors could keep them high for longer.  ( 73 min )

The "forever" part of the requirement narrows the list of prospects quite a bit.  ( 74 min )

If you are looking for a mixture of reliable dividends and high yield, then look no further than Scotiabank and Realty Income.  ( 73 min )

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk was on a flight heading to Beijing on Sunday to kick off a surprise trip in the electric vehicle maker's second-biggest market, according to two people with knowledge of the matter. Musk is seeking to meet senior Chinese officials in Beijing to discuss the rollout of Full-Self Driving (FSD) software in China and to obtain approval to transfer data collected in the country abroad to train algorithms for its autonomous driving technologies, one of the people said.  ( 71 min )

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A rally in Chinese government debt has sparked alarm among regulators in Beijing, who warn that regional banks’ appetite for the bonds risks...  ( 70 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Venture Global LNG Inc. expects to begin production at its second liquefied natural gas export facility in Louisiana in mid-2024, further cementing to the US as the world’s biggest supplier of the super-chilled fuel.Most Read from BloombergBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingAI Boom’s Secret Winners? The Companies Expected to Power ItApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is Fadin  ( 72 min )

De gemiddelde leeftijd van degenen die afgelopen jaar met pensioen zijn gegaan, was 65 jaar en 11 maanden. Dat is drie maanden ouder dan een jaar eerder, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS.  ( 1 min )

Een driekoppig panel van 'proefkonijnen' kreeg vorige week voor het eerst een worstje van kweekvlees voorgeschoteld. In het lab gekweekt vlees wordt vaak aangehaald als diervriendelijk alternatief. Op NUjij vroegen lezers zich af: hoe duurzaam is kweekvlees eigenlijk?  ( 1 min )

Alphabet, het moederbedrijf van Google, heeft een rechter in de Verenigde Staten gevraagd om een zaak van de Amerikaanse justitie te seponeren. Alphabet wordt beschuldigd van het monopoliseren van de onlineadvertentiemarkt. Het techconcern zegt dat justitie dit niet kan bewijzen.  ( 1 min )

Amerikaanse TikTokkers zijn bezorgd over het dreigende TikTok-verbod in de Verenigde Staten. Zo'n verbod brengt hun dagelijks inkomsten in gevaar.  ( 1 min )

Het is steeds moeilijker om tijdens een avond stappen aan een pakje sigaretten te komen. Bijna alle horecagelegenheden zijn al gestopt met de verkoop van tabak en vanaf 1 juli geldt dat ook voor supermarkten en avondwinkels.  ( 1 min )

De grote Duitse warenhuisketen Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof sluit zestien van zijn 92 vestigingen. Daarnaast worden 1.400 van de 12.800 werknemers ontslagen, heeft het concern dit weekend bekendgemaakt.  ( 1 min )

Regulations Involving Overtime Pay and Non-Compete Agreements Were Issued Last Week  ( 21 min )

Coming up: Fed rate decision, jobs report, and earnings from Apple, Amazon, AMD  ( 21 min )

Coming up: Fed rate decision, jobs report, and earnings from Apple, Amazon, AMD  ( 1 min )

If the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East boils over, U.S. consumers probably shouldn't bank on a familiar government tool to ease the potential impact on what they pay for gasoline.  ( 20 min )

"And that's why it was kind of shocking to see bond yields rise on a day where GDP was a big miss."  ( 72 min )

Devon Energy is focused on returning value to shareholders via dividends and share buybacks, but it's still an energy producer.  ( 73 min )

These two dividend payers have historically high yields and attractive businesses, even though there are some headwinds to deal with.  ( 73 min )

These three tech stocks look like reliable long-term winners.  ( 73 min )

Tesla is betting its future on autonomy.  ( 73 min )

Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.  ( 71 min )

Kinder Morgan's stock actually could be a huge beneficiary of this AI trend.  ( 73 min )

This ETF fills a big hole in my portfolio while presenting a great opportunity.  ( 74 min )

Before you buy a high-yield stock, you need to make sure you understand the basics of the business you are buying.  ( 73 min )

Legendary investor Carl Icahn is betting big on several oil and gas stocks.  ( 73 min )

The recent pullback in price is a rare opportunity for investors to add to this high-flying stock.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jerome Powell’s remarks in the coming week will be closely parsed by investors for any clues on just how long the Federal Reserve is willing to wait before cutting interest rates.Most Read from BloombergApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death of Urban NightlifeBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the  ( 75 min )

The tobacco giant will soon be allowed to sell a proven product in a proven market.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Billionaires who built their fortunes rolling out wireless networks when debt cost almost nothing are seeing their wealth crimped by higher borrowing costs and caution among money managers on the outlook for the industry.Most Read from BloombergApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death of Urban NightlifeJavie  ( 75 min )

The disappearance of inflation is one break President Biden seems unlikely to get in his reelection bid.  ( 74 min )

Founded in 1837, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the largest manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods. The conglomerate has weathered economic storms and market fluctuations, proving its resilience time and again. P&G’s diversified ...  ( 72 min )

Lots of companies are trying to capitalize on the AI revolution, but one company sticks out from the pack.  ( 73 min )

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Bill Ackman's only technology holding is a compelling buy on the heels of the AI revolution.  ( 73 min )

Learn why Citigroup's Vikram Bagri thinks Plug Power stock is a clear sell right now.  ( 73 min )

These stocks have tremendous potential, and it doesn't depend on the growth prospects for artificial intelligence.  ( 74 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Investors looking for a unique way into the stock market’s artificial intelligence boom are finding an intriguing bank shot in what’s traditionally the most boring corner of the equities universe: utilities.Most Read from BloombergMusk Makes Surprise China Visit in Search of Tesla Revenue BoostElliott Said to Have Built ‘Large’ Stake in Buffett-Favored SumitomoBHP’s $39 Billion Copper Play Was Years in the MakingBlade to Offer Luxury Bus Service to Hamptons at Fare Up to $275Trump  ( 74 min )

This top REIT is starting to see opportunities in data center properties, and pays a yield of 5.75%.  ( 64 min )

The solid-state battery maker still faces formidable challenges.  ( 73 min )

“When she died, we were told by her attorney that we were responsible for the taxes and property insurance during the time when the life tennant lives in the home.”  ( 74 min )

Shares of Meta fell 15% on its earnings report in spite of strong results.  ( 36 min )

Roku reported a double beat, but that wasn't enough. Is it a buy right now?  ( 71 min )

The number probably isn't anywhere near what you think it is.  ( 74 min )

Eli Lilly may be on the verge of another breakthrough, thanks to its hit GLP-1 medications.  ( 73 min )

(Bloomberg) -- If you want to understand why the two largest US oil companies are together spending in excess of $100 billion on acquisitions right now, look no further than the amount of crude they’re extracting from the two hottest oil fields on the planet.Most Read from BloombergPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingApple Intensifies Talks With OpenAI for iPhone Generative AI FeaturesWall Street Humbled as Fast-Reversing Markets Confound the ProsThe Long, Slow Death  ( 73 min )

This meme token is trading at a huge discount to its all-time high.  ( 72 min )

The $50 million purchase could turn into Nvidia's biggest investment.  ( 73 min )

The healthcare insurance and services company posted strong growth numbers, due largely to growth in total premiums, although a cyberattack affected its results.  ( 73 min )

There are benefits to investing in stocks that have reasonable multiples and aren't as dependent on future earnings growth to justify their valuations.  ( 27 min )

These dividend stocks should deliver inflation-beating income growth.  ( 74 min )

The price of bitcoin fell to a low of $62,801 early Saturday from $63,476 late Friday after the financial services giant, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced it will not allocate any collateral to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with exposure to bitcoin or cryptocurrencies and will not extend loans against them effective April 30, 2024.  ( 72 min )

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Imitating the master can make you a better investor.  ( 74 min )

Cava is opening restaurants at a rapid clip, which should be good for growth. Just make sure you keep an eye on one certain metric in the meantime.  ( 73 min )

You'll get dividends and more with these great stocks.  ( 74 min )

We're well off the highs, but I'm not worried with these stocks in my portfolio.  ( 71 min )

Lockheed scored a huge win in missile defense, and it's worth more profit than a lot of investors realize.  ( 73 min )

These businesses are raking in growth and profits.  ( 73 min )

Tesla is the worst-performing stock in the "Magnificent Seven" this year, but Cathie Wood believes the long-term story is still intact.  ( 74 min )

The natural gas pipeline giant is an income-producing machine.  ( 73 min )

These high-flying Buffett stocks could be attractive to different kinds of investors.  ( 72 min )

Eight words were stamped on the back of every iPhone for years: “Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China.” The slogan illustrated the tech giant’s two power bases: its headquarters in Silicon Valley, and the manufacturing colossus it had become in the world’s factory.  ( 73 min )

These Berkshire Hathaway holdings are primed to deliver results for years to come.  ( 75 min )

These three should have a lot of room to run.  ( 73 min )

AT&T continues to win subscribers and churn out cash flow.  ( 72 min )

Opportunistic investors can still find bargains, even with the Nasdaq Composite up 49% since the start of 2023.  ( 75 min )

Ford sold fewer units in the most recent quarter compared to the same time the previous year.  ( 71 min )

There's a much more popular AI stock on Capitol Hill than the leading AI chip maker.  ( 73 min )

Amid a Nasdaq sell-off, these stocks stand out as potential bargains.  ( 73 min )

If history is any guide, the halving event on April 19 could lead to a new bull market cycle for Bitcoin.  ( 73 min )

Apple has turned into a fantastic investment for Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.  ( 73 min )

Nvidia and Super Micro Computer have been the best-performing S&P 500 stocks of 2024, but select Wall Street analysts still see substantial upside for shareholders.  ( 74 min )

Realty Income's mission is to produce passive income.  ( 73 min )

This little-known software stock could soar as businesses spend more on generative artificial intelligence.  ( 73 min )

The little hydrogen fuel cell maker still has a lot to prove.  ( 73 min )

These two dividend stocks have positioned themselves for long-term growth. If the market throws them on the sale rack, you should start buying.  ( 73 min )

We've seen a very volatile stock market in recent weeks. That's created an opportunity to buy these three winners at bargain prices.  ( 74 min )

The JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF offers a compelling blend of income and upside to my portfolio.  ( 73 min )

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Het kan behoorlijk irriteren: de kakafonie aan stemmen in de trein of alle ronkende motoren op straat. Even een koptelefoon op met ruisonderdrukking en je bent van de herrie af. Maar je mist ook een hoop informatie.  ( 1 min )

De huur voor ruim 300.000 woningen kan omlaag door de nieuwe Wet betaalbare huur. Bij veel woningen gebeurt dit pas als er een nieuwe huurder in komt. Maar ook nu al kunnen huurders een huurverlaging bedingen. Zo doe je dat.  ( 1 min )

De huur voor ruim 300.000 woningen kan omlaag door de nieuwe Wet betaalbare huur. Bij veel woningen gebeurt dit pas als er een nieuwe huurder in komt. Maar ook nu al kunnen huurders een huurverlaging bedingen. Zo doe je dat.  ( 1 min )

Voor woensdag moeten miljoenen mensen belastingaangifte doen. Traditioneel doen velen dit op het allerlaatste moment. Zelfs met Koningsdag, zegt de Belastingdienst. Ook kun je net als miljoenen anderen uitstel aanvragen. Boetes voor een te late aangifte, krijg je overigens niet snel.  ( 1 min )

Wie gaststad wil zijn op Koningsdag moet diep in de buidel tasten. Onder andere de veiligheid is een flinke kostenpost, net als allerlei evenementen die worden georganiseerd. Wat is Emmen kwijt aan het feest? En wat levert het op?  ( 1 min )

Schiphol kent een drukke start van de meivakantie, maar volgens een woordvoerder hoeven reizigers niet lang te wachten. "Er zijn rijen en het is druk, maar het is beheersbaar en de sfeer is goed onder passagiers."  ( 1 min )

Bij het vertrek van een Boeing-toestel vanuit New York is een noodglijbaan uitgeklapt. Het vliegtuig met 183 inzittenden moest een noodlanding maken op de New Yorkse luchthaven John F. Kennedy.  ( 1 min )

If the ongoing turmoil in the Middle East boils over, U.S. consumers probably shouldn't bank on a familiar government tool to ease the potential impact on what they pay for gasoline.  ( 1 min )

Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31. Fulton Bank, which is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, agreed to assume substantially all of the failed bank's deposits and buy essentially all of its assets, the agency said.  ( 72 min )

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The bank CEO says the company looks for candidates who are “smart, ethical, decent people.”  ( 73 min )

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Investors will pay close attention to Apple's iPhone sales when it reports quarterly earnings results.  ( 71 min )

(Bloomberg) -- With inflation up, economic growth down and two-year Treasury yields testing 5%, Bill Gross sensed the music in markets was fading, and said it was time to get over the likes of the Magnificent Seven.Most Read from BloombergPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldFed’s Preferred Core Inflation Gauge Rose at Brisk Pace in MarchHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipBillionaire S  ( 74 min )

Energy Transfer stock hasn't performed well over the last five years, but there's a hidden reality.  ( 72 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Nvidia Corp. shares are rallying back from last week’s selloff as some of the chip giant’s biggest clients are doubling down on artificial intelligence investments.Most Read from BloombergJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingFed’s Preferred Core Inflation Gauge Rose at Brisk Pace in MarchHuawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China ChipUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Sof  ( 72 min )

Income-seeking investors might be enticed by stocks offering payouts of 13% or more. However, sky-high yields can often be a red flag, signaling unsustainable dividends and potential share price declines that outpace the income received. Let’s take a ...  ( 73 min )

Will Bitcoin's halving provide a long-term boost to miners?  ( 72 min )

Investors are struggling to see past the end of Humira's dominance.  ( 72 min )

Earnings are crucial for the share price of a stock to appreciate. But often, even good earnings fail to lift a stock if a company's forward guidance is weaker than analysts expect. Prologis Inc. (NYSE:PLD) investors recently found this out as its shares were hit hard following the announcement that while core funds from operations (FFO) matched estimates, Prologis had revised full-year 2024 core FFO lower. Prologis subsequently lost almost 10% within a week. Investors must also look at forward  ( 73 min )

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After preparing for a recession, and hoping for a soft landing, the U.S. might end up in an unexpected bout of stagflation.  ( 72 min )

Retirement savings play a crucial role in securing financial stability in your golden years. For those aiming high, being in the top 3% of retirees in terms of savings enhances comfort and offers greater financial freedom. Using data from the Federal Reserve's Survey of Consumer Finances, a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, reveals that individuals with over $1 million in retirement accounts rank in the top 3% of retirees. Only 3.2% of retirees have surpassed the $1 million  ( 73 min )

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Intel's negative earnings surprise caught a few of the newfound bulls to the story by surprise.  ( 73 min )

EV stocks are getting a jolt today after two leading companies are steering more directly into a new market.  ( 72 min )